The Acer Nitro KGB271U is a 27-inch 1440p monitor at an almost absurdly low price right now

If you’ve been waiting for a genuinely good 1440p monitor to drop into impulse-buy territory, this is it: the Acer Nitro KGB271U is currently $160 (was $200) at Best Buy.

For a 27-inch IPS monitor with a 200Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and 90% DCI-P3, that’s an exceptional price, and it’s why this monitor deal has been a best seller right now.

This is the KGB271U - the updated variant with a 200Hz ceiling over DisplayPort, up from 180Hz on the previous model - with specs more than suitable for business professionals, content creators, gamers, and students. Overall, a sharp, smooth, versatile panel that delivers well above what the price suggests.

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Acer Nitro KGB271U 27 Premium Gaming Monitor: was $199.99 now $159.99 at Best Buy

27” IPS panel, 2560×1440 (WQHD) resolution, up to 200Hz over DisplayPort (144Hz over HDMI), 0.5ms GtG response time, AMD FreeSync Premium (48–200Hz VRR), HDR10, 1000:1 static contrast, 350 cd/m² brightness, 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 178°/178° viewing angles, 1× DisplayPort 1.2, 2× HDMI 2.0, flicker-free backlight, Low Blue Light mode, tilt-adjustable stand, VESA mount compatible.

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The combination of 2560×1440 resolution and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage means content looks rich and vibrant. And the wide 178°/178° viewing angles mean colors stay consistent whether you’re sitting dead-center or glancing across from a multi-monitor setup.

At 200Hz over DisplayPort, this monitor is genuinely fast enough for video editing, without lags while scrubbing through complex timelines.

The HDR10 support is present but should be understood in context: with 350 cd/m² peak brightness and no local dimming, this is ‘basic’ HDR that adds 10-bit color processing rather than a high-impact HDR experience. For vivid HDR highlights and deep blacks, a mini-LED monitor with higher brightness and local dimming zones would be required. For the price, HDR10 is a welcome inclusion, but it’s not the headline feature.

I also like the inclusion of the flicker-free backlight and Low Blue Light modes. I call these essentials for professionals using the monitor for extended work sessions.

At $159.99, the Acer Nitro KGB271U X1 offers a combination of panel quality, refresh rate, and resolution that would have cost significantly more just a couple of years ago. It’s one of the clearest deals in the monitor market right now. You can also check out more options in our guide to the best business monitors.

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