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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: Comparison
What is the difference between Acer Predator XB273U GX and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M?
Start with max refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Predator XB273U GX 270 Hz against BenQ Mobiuz EX270M 240 Hz, 11% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U GX. The benchmark result agrees. Australian Energy Rating: Active standby power (W), Australian Energy Rating label puts BenQ Mobiuz EX270M 3% ahead, 0.29 against 0.298.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U GX or BenQ Mobiuz EX270M?
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 not built for content creators needing wide color gamut and AMD GPU users who can't use Reflex Latency Analyzer. Buy the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M for gamers wanting good built-in speakers on a budget and buyers wanting a simpler single-cable desk setup, though it is the wrong buy for buyers chasing the highest refresh rate ceilings and anyone planning to use dedicated external speakers. 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 BenQ Mobiuz EX270M (7.9/10): A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.
What Acer Predator XB273U GX and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: refresh rate, panel type, response time, response time gtg and screen size are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U GX and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 1920 x 1080 on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M.
Is the SDR Brightness the same on the Acer Predator XB273U GX and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M?
It is. Both are listed at 400 nits, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Acer
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- BenQ
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- XB273U GX
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- EX270M
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 27 in
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 27 in
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 16:9
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 240 Hz
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 240 Hz
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- AMD FreeSync Premium
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Yes
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560x1440
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1920x1080
Max Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 270 HzBest
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 240 Hz-11%
Response Time GtG
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1 ms
VRR Standard
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- FreeSync Premium
SDR Brightness
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 400 nits
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 400 nits
Height Adjustment Range
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100 mm
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 100 mm
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100x100
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Yes
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Predator
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Mobiuz EX270M
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- HDR10
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- HDR10
Benchmarks
- Other Published Benchmarks
Australian Energy Rating: Active standby power (W), Australian Energy Rating label
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 0.298-3%
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 0.29Best
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
- 194-76%
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 110Best
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 27 in), the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 240 Hz) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 1 ms).
Choose BenQ Mobiuz EX270M if you want the lower australian energy Rating: active standby power (W), australian energy rating label (0.29 vs 0.298) and the lower australian energy Rating: labelled energy consumption (kWh/yr), australian energy rating label (110 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.
BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.