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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U GX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS separate most on max refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U GX at 270 Hz, ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS at 180 Hz, 33% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U GX. Refresh Rate splits them by another 25%, again favouring Acer Predator XB273U GX. They match on 13 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ASUS |
| Model Number | XB273U GX | XG27ACS |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 180 Hz-25% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 270 Hz | 180 Hz-33% |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| USB-C DP Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
| Series | Predator | ROG Strix |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Ports | DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C, headphone out | DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 7.5W PD) |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/ca-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX3AA.X05 | https://rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/spec/ |
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.
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A smartly designed 1440p all-rounder for gamers who also care about desk aesthetics and color accuracy.