Deciding on whether to buy a product like ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor or perhaps MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor vs MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor

ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5

ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor
 MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27

MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
Screen technology: LED

Screen technology: LED

Screen size: 32″

Screen size: 27″

Resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p

Resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p

Curved radius: 1800 mm

Curved radius: 1800 mm

Display technology: AMD FreeSync

Display technology: AMD FreeSync

PICTURE QUALITY

PICTURE QUALITY

Refresh rate: 144 Hz

Refresh rate: 144 Hz

Viewing angle: 178° / 178°

Viewing angle: 178° / 178°

Frequency range: – Horizontal: 30 – 83 kHz
– Vertical: 55 – 75 Hz

Frequency range: – Horizontal: 70.56 – 214.56 KHz
– Vertical: 48 – 144 Hz

Brightness: 300 cd/m²

Brightness: 400 cd/m²

Response time: 1 ms

Response time: 1 ms

Native contrast ratio: 3000:1

Native contrast ratio: 3000:1

Dynamic contrast ratio: 100000000:1

Dynamic contrast ratio: 100000000:1

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Connections: – HDMI 2.0 x 2
– DisplayPort 1.4 x 1
– Mini DisplayPort x 1
– MHL x 1
– USB 3.0 x 4

Connections: – HDMI 2.0 x 2
– DisplayPort 1.2 x 1
– USB 3.1 x 2
– USB 3.1 Type-B x 1

Audio output: Digital audio-out x 1

Audio output: 3.5 mm jack

AUDIO

AUDIO

Speakers: 2

Speakers: No

Audio power: 7 W

GENERAL
GENERAL

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

Wall mountable: Yes

Wall mountable: Yes

VESA wall mount dimensions: 100 x 100

VESA wall mount dimensions: 100 x 100

Box contents: – MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
– Monitor
– Power cable

Box contents: – Acer XZ321QUbmijpphzx Quad HD 32″ Curved LED Monitor
– AC power cable
– USB 3.0 cable
– DisplayPort cable

Dimensions: 555.8 x 612 x 379.3 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 514-634 x 712.7 x 298.3 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 7.6 kg

Weight: 9.83 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £549.99

Price: £389

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor or MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 149 products in the same category as ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor, which is the PC monitors category. Of these 149 products the average price was £338.78, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £79. We then looked at the price of the 149 in the same as the MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, which of course the average was £338.78, top price was £3499 and cheapest £79.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Acer and MSI, the average was £808.11 for Acer, £835.10 for MSI. The max for each was £4699.99/£3399 and minimum was £69.99/£21.99

Price analysis of ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5

Price analysis of MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27

  • ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
  • Response time: 1 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort / MHL
  • Built-in speakers
  • Top features: – Curved display helps you see everything in your film – No lagging, tearing or ghosting with AMD Freesync – Get the upperhand in fast moving games with a 144 Hz refresh rate Curved display Get immersed in your favourite films with the Acer XZ321QU Quad HD 32″ Curved LED Monitor. The curved screen makes everything more engaging, whether you’re catching up on your favourite TV show, watching a film, or playing a new game. No lagging, tearing or ghosting Perfect for casual gaming, the XZ321QU LED Monitor comes with AMD Freesync, which matches your monitor’s refresh rate to your AMD graphics card. Freesync keeps your picture from tearing, even when your graphics become super detailed. And because it has a super fast 1 ms response time, you’ll see everything happening without any delay.Get the upperhandThe Acer XZ321QU has a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is perfect for racing and sports games, or first person shooters. So if the enemy is moving quickly you’ll still be able to pinpoint them without having to deal with motion blur throwing off your aim.
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  • MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
  • Response time: 1 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort
  • USB 3.0 x 2 / USB 3.1 Type-B x 1
  • Top features: – Curved shape for an immersive visual experience – High refresh rate keeps pace with frantic games – Smooth gaming with a 1 m/s response rate – Anti-flicker screen is easier on your eyes Curved shape Get immersed in your favourite games with the MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor.Whether you fancy World of Warcraft or a quick go on Fortnite, with a fantastic Quad HD display you’ll see all the little details clearly. The MSI Optix MPG27CQ’s curved design draws you into the action, and you can even check your ammo and game health directly on the screen thanks to built-in RGB LED lights. For a more absorbing set up you can even put two or three monitors together.High refresh rateThe MSI Optix MPG27CQ always keeps up with fast paced games like racers and shooters thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate. So even if your enemies are frantically charging towards you, you’ll still be able to aim accurately without any motion blur getting in the way.Smooth gamingGet super smooth graphics with the MPG27CQ’s AMD Freesync technology. Your monitor automatically syncs to your AMD graphics card so games looks great, with no lag, screen tearing or stuttering.The 1 ms response time also eliminates choppy frame rates, so even the most visually demanding games won’t be an issue.Anti-flicker screenSometimes staring at a screen for too long can be a strain on your eyes. The MPG27CQ helps out thanks to its anti-flicker screen and ‘Less Blue Light’ feature, so you can keep playing comfortably through those gaming marathons.
  • Product codes: 4719072556488

What’s better ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor or MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor?

There are obviously a number of differences between ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor and MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £549.99 cost of ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor is closer to the expectation you had than the £389 pricep point of MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor and MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas MSI Optix MPG27CQ Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your PC monitors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ACER XZ321QU Quad HD 31.5″ Curved LED Monitor



Rating:
9.10 out of
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