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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs AOC 24G2: Comparison
What is the difference between Acer Predator XB273U GX and AOC 24G2?
Max refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Acer Predator XB273U GX 270 Hz against AOC 24G2 144 Hz, a 47% lead for Acer Predator XB273U GX. The benchmark result agrees. Australian Energy Rating: Active standby power (W), Australian Energy Rating label puts AOC 24G2 42% ahead, 0.21 against 0.298. Refresh rate runs the same way, 240 Hz on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 144 Hz on the AOC 24G2, another win for Acer Predator XB273U GX. Screen size runs the same way, 27 in on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 23.8 in on the AOC 24G2, another win for Acer Predator XB273U GX.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U GX or AOC 24G2?
The Acer Predator XB273U GX is the one to take for competitive players wanting to measure and tune system latency and NVIDIA Reflex-compatible GPU and peripheral owners, though it is the wrong buy for content creators needing wide color gamut and AMD GPU users who can't use Reflex Latency Analyzer. Buy the AOC 24G2 for extremely budget-conscious gamers wanting a fully adjustable ergonomic stand, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting wide-gamut color coverage or HDR support and competitive players wanting higher refresh rates than 144Hz. The same goes for first-time gaming monitor buyers looking for a well-reviewed, dependable budget option. Our rating of the Acer Predator XB273U GX (8.3/10): A speed-focused esports monitor whose latency analyzer tooling stands out in a crowded 1440p gaming segment.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U GX and AOC 24G2 differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 1920 x 1080 on the AOC 24G2.
Is the Panel Type the same on the Acer Predator XB273U GX and AOC 24G2?
It is. Both are listed at IPS, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- AOC 24G2
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Acer
- AOC 24G2
- AOC
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- XB273U GX
- AOC 24G2
- 24G2
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 27 inBest
- AOC 24G2
- 23.8 in-12%
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- AOC 24G2
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- AOC 24G2
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 16:9
- AOC 24G2
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 240 HzBest
- AOC 24G2
- 144 Hz-40%
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- AOC 24G2
- AMD FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- AOC 24G2
- No
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560x1440
- AOC 24G2
- 1920x1080
Max Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 270 HzBest
- AOC 24G2
- 144 Hz-47%
VRR Standard
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- G-Sync Compatible
- AOC 24G2
- FreeSync
SDR Brightness
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 400 nitsBest
- AOC 24G2
- 250 nits
Color Depth
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 8-bit + FRC
- AOC 24G2
- 6-bit + FRC
Height Adjustment Range
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100 mmBest
- AOC 24G2
- 130 mm
Pivot To Portrait
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- AOC 24G2
- Yes
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100x100
- AOC 24G2
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- AOC 24G2
- No
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Predator
- AOC 24G2
- 24G2
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- HDR10
- AOC 24G2
- None
Benchmarks
- Other Published Benchmarks
Australian Energy Rating: Active standby power (W), Australian Energy Rating label
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 0.298-42%
- AOC 24G2
- 0.21Best
Energy Rating (GEMS) registered computer monitors, data.gov.au, retrieved 23 Sept 2026. Lower is better.
Energy use declared under Australia's energy label scheme.
Australian Energy Rating: Labelled energy consumption (kWh/yr), Australian Energy Rating label
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 194-128%
- AOC 24G2
- 85Best
Energy Rating (GEMS) registered computer monitors, data.gov.au, retrieved 23 Sept 2026. Lower is better.
Energy use declared under Australia's energy label scheme.
Energy Rating data, Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water), via data.gov.au, licensed CC BY 3.0 AU (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/).
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U GX if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 23.8 in), the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 144 Hz) and the higher max refresh rate (270 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose AOC 24G2 if you want the lower australian energy Rating: active standby power (W), australian energy rating label (0.21 vs 0.298) and the lower australian energy Rating: labelled energy consumption (kWh/yr), australian energy rating label (85 vs 194).
Verdict
Acer Predator XB273U GX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A speed-focused esports monitor whose latency analyzer tooling stands out in a crowded 1440p gaming segment.