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Acer Nitro XV271U M3 vs Acer Predator XB273U: Comparison

Acer Nitro XV271U M3 and Acer Predator XB273U separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV271U M3 at 180 Hz, Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, 8% in favour of Acer Nitro XV271U M3. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, again favouring Acer Nitro XV271U M3. They match on 17 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.

Acer Nitro XV271U M3 (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/0.5ms/95% DCI-P3/FreeSync/Budget 1440p Gaming Under $200)
AcerAcer Nitro XV271U M3
Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
AcerAcer Predator XB273U

Specs

Specification
Acer Nitro XV271U M3 (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/0.5ms/95% DCI-P3/FreeSync/Budget 1440p Gaming Under $200)
Acer Nitro XV271U M3
Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
Acer Predator XB273U
Panel TypeIPSIPS
BrandAcerAcer
Model NumberXV271U M3XB273U GS
Screen Size27 in27 in
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel TechnologyIPSIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate180 Hz165 Hz-8%
Response Time1 ms1 ms
Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSyncNVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
CurvedNoNo
Native Resolution2560x14402560x1440
Screen CurvatureFlatFlat
Max Refresh Rate180 Hz165 Hz-8%
Response Time GtG1 ms1 ms
VRR StandardFreeSyncG-Sync Compatible
SDR Brightness250 nits400 nits
Native Contrast Ratio1000:11000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage95 %95 %
Color Depth8-bit8-bit
Height Adjustment Range120 mm115 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x100100x100
Built-in SpeakersYesYes
SeriesNitro XV271U M3Predator XB273U
Color Gamut95% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
Source URLhttps://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/gaming/nitro-xv1/pdp/UM.HX1AA.301https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05

Verdict

Acer Predator XB273U

8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, no-surprises 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that competes well against the segment's established favorites.

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