Acer’s Nitro XV272U QHD gaming monitor is a steal at $300
The monitor in question is on the left-hand side. Taken for the What's on your desk?" series | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge PC gaming is an expensive hobby, so I wouldn't blame you if you're trying to save some money here and there. To that end, if you're looking for a QHD gaming monitor that's affordable and loaded with features, Acer's Nitro XV272U might have your name on it. It costs $300 at Amazon right now, which is the cheapest you'll find it online. This isn't the first time it has seen this discount, but I always want to tell people about it when it resurfaces.
I actually purchased this monitor the last time it was on sale because it met all of my requirements at a fraction of the price I expected to pay. It's a 27-inch IPS panel in 1440p resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. I've seen a lot of other monitors on the...