Walmart is selling the Acer Nitro VG277U gaming monitor for $269, according to Tom's Hardware. The 27-inch display uses a QD-OLED panel, a step up from the IPS and VA panels common at that price. Buyers get a 240Hz refresh rate and a 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution. The deal targets budget-conscious gamers in the US who want deep blacks and rich colors.
The QD-OLED panel is rated at 400 nits of brightness, which Tom's Hardware describes as adequate even in well-lit rooms. Its gray-to-gray response time is 0.03ms, a figure made possible by OLED technology. That combination is meant to keep fast-moving games smooth and free of ghosting. The 2560 x 1440 resolution is paired with a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut for sharp images and accurate colors.
For reducing screen tearing caused by mismatched game framerates and refresh rates, the monitor includes AMD FreeSync Premium. Tom's Hardware notes that moving from an IPS or VA monitor to a QD-OLED display is a significant upgrade in response times and color accuracy, which can deepen immersion in games. The publication also calls the VG277U a tough deal to beat for shoppers seeking inky blacks and saturated colors on a budget.
Connectivity covers 2x HDMI 2.1 ports and 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port. A 3.5mm headphone output lets users connect headphones or external speakers directly to the screen. The port selection is presented as a good amount of connectivity for the monitor.
The VG277U is a mid-sized 27-inch gaming monitor, and Tom's Hardware frames it as a budget option for gamers who want OLED picture quality without a premium price. The listing price of $269 at Walmart is the central figure in the deal.
The story was reported by Stewart Bendle, a deals writer at Tom's Hardware who covers prices and coupon codes for hardware. Bendle has written that he favors researching the best prices for PC hardware with a strong price-to-performance ratio.
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