Acer’s 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor is $269 at Walmart, saving $80.99
If you have been waiting for an OLED gaming monitor without a premium price tag, Walmart has a 27-inch Acer Nitro VG277U Xbiip for $269 in the US. That is $80.99 below the retailer’s displayed $349.99 comparison price.
The screen combines a 2560 x 1440 QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium. That makes it an interesting option for a gaming PC if you want the contrast of OLED alongside a high refresh rate, without stepping up to the cost of a 4K OLED display.
When we checked, the new monitor was sold and shipped by Walmart and available for shipping. The $269 price also appeared in a signed-out cart without a Walmart+ membership, though stock and delivery can vary by location.
A side view of the Acer Nitro VG277U Xbiip. Image: Acer / Walmart
- New; sold and shipped by Walmart when checked
- Walmart comparison price
- $349.99 (displayed was price); save $80.99
Walmart’s $80.99 saving uses its displayed “was” price. The $269 offer has appeared before, so the retailer’s comparison should not be read as a new record low.
The monitor has two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 input. Image: Acer / Walmart
What the 1440p QD-OLED screen brings to games
OLED pixels produce their own light, which allows dark areas to look black without relying on a separate backlight. At 27 inches, the 1440p resolution also gives you more room for detail than 1080p while asking less of a graphics card than rendering the same game at 4K.
The 240Hz refresh rate can show fast motion more frequently when your system can produce the frames to match it. FreeSync Premium can help reduce screen tearing with compatible hardware when frame rates fluctuate, but neither feature guarantees a particular frame rate in every game.
Acer lists a 0.03ms grey-to-grey response time, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 input. Check the outputs and settings on your own PC or console to see which refresh rates it can use.
A product image shows the Acer monitor from an angle. Image: Acer / Walmart
Consider brightness and desk setup before ordering
The trade-off is brightness. Acer lists 200 nits of brightness and a 400-nit peak; Walmart describes the latter as a 10% HDR measurement. If your desk is beside a bright window, don't assume it will reach 400 nits across the whole screen.
The stand does not adjust for height, although there is a 100 x 100mm VESA mount if you prefer an arm. As with other OLED screens, static images can lead to permanent image retention over time. Acer recommends varying on-screen content and letting the display turn off when it is idle.
For gaming in a room where brightness is not a problem, this is an accessible way to get a 1440p OLED panel with a high refresh rate. If you would prefer a cheaper IPS option, we also covered ASUS’s 27-inch TUF monitor.
Before checking out, make sure the new VG277U Xbiip at Walmart still shows $269 and a delivery option that works for you.
Image credits: Acer / Walmart.
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