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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U GX and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K separate most on max refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U GX at 270 Hz, BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K at 240 Hz, 11% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U GX. Screen Size splits them by another 9%, again favouring Acer Predator XB273U GX. They match on aspect ratio, refresh rate and vesa mount pattern.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | TN |
| Brand | Acer | BenQ |
| Model Number | XB273U GX | XL2546K |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 24.5 in-9% |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | None |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 270 Hz | 240 Hz-11% |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 320 nits |
| Height Adjustment Range | 100 mm | 155 mm |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
| Series | Predator | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | None |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/ca-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX3AA.X05 | https://zowie.benq.com/en-ap/monitor/xl2546k.html |
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 ZOWIE XL2546K
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built competitive esports monitor whose DyAc2 motion clarity outweighs its dated 1080p TN panel for serious players.