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Updated April 23, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Acer X27U with its excellent refresh rate and response time will serve you well. For those focused on productivity or media consumption, the larger screen and higher resolution of the Samsung S43CG70 could be more appealing, although for gaming purposes, its refresh rate and response time are on the lower side. The Acer's OLED technology offers superior contrast and is suitable for HDR gaming, but if you're into photo editing or print work the Samsung's color accuracy and AdobeRGB coverage could be more beneficial. Keep in mind, OLED screens can experience burn-in over time, which may be a concern with static images. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$1,000
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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