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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: Comparison
What is the difference between Acer Predator XB273U GX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ?
Max refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Acer Predator XB273U GX 270 Hz against ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 170 Hz, a 37% lead for Acer Predator XB273U GX. Acer Predator XB273U GX also leads on refresh rate, 240 Hz on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 170 Hz on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. They differ on adaptive sync too, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ.
Acer Predator XB273U GX vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: which one fits your build
Buy the Acer Predator XB273U GX for competitive players wanting to measure and tune system latency and NVIDIA Reflex-compatible GPU and peripheral owners, though it is not the pick for content creators needing wide color gamut and AMD GPU users who can't use Reflex Latency Analyzer. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ suits gamers wanting a step above entry-level QHD monitors and ROG ecosystem buyers wanting matching aesthetics, though it is not built for buyers who can stretch to an OLED gaming monitor and HDR content enthusiasts. 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. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ (8.2/10): A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.
What Acer Predator XB273U GX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ have in common
Everything else lines up. Resolution, native resolution, panel type, response time and response time gtg read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Screen Size the same on the Acer Predator XB273U GX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ?
It is. Both are listed at 27 in, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Acer
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ASUS
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- XB273U GX
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- XG27AQ
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 27 in
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 27 in
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 16:9
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 240 HzBest
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 170 Hz-29%
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560x1440
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 2560x1440
Max Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 270 HzBest
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 170 Hz-37%
Response Time GtG
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1 ms
VRR Standard
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- G-Sync Compatible
SDR Brightness
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 400 nits
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 400 nits
Height Adjustment Range
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100 mm
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 100 mm
Pivot To Portrait
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100x100
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Predator
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ROG Strix XG27AQ
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- HDR10
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U GX if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 27 in), the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 170 Hz) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 1 ms).
Choose ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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 XG27AQ
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.