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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer who values fluid visuals and rapid response, the Acer X27U with its higher refresh rate and lower total response time is a standout, despite its higher cost and lower resolution compared to the Nubia RedMagic. Meanwhile, the Nubia RedMagic's sharper image, due to its higher resolution, along with its higher HDR peak brightness, makes it better suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. For productivity and image clarity, the Nubia's superior pixels per inch and color accuracy make it a more cost-effective option for tasks like digital and print photo editing, also offering a wide color gamut suitable for HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,000
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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