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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs Dell G3223Q: Comparison
What is the difference between Acer Predator XB273U GX and Dell G3223Q?
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U GX 240 Hz against Dell G3223Q 144 Hz, which puts Acer Predator XB273U GX 40% ahead. Dell G3223Q also leads on screen size, 27 in on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 32 in on the Dell G3223Q. Built-in speakers is not the same on both, Yes on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus No on the Dell G3223Q.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U GX or Dell G3223Q?
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 the wrong buy for content creators needing wide color gamut and AMD GPU users who can't use Reflex Latency Analyzer. The Dell G3223Q is the one to take for high-end PC gamers with GPUs that can drive 4K/144Hz and console gamers wanting HDMI 2.1 4K/120, though it is not built for budget or mid-range GPU owners and esports players prioritizing pure frame rate. 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 Dell G3223Q (8.7/10): A genuinely dual-purpose 4K gaming and productivity monitor with above-average HDR performance.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Panel type, hdr support, panel technology, aspect ratio and vesa mount pattern read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U GX and Dell G3223Q differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 3840 x 2160 on the Dell G3223Q.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- Dell G3223Q
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Acer
- Dell G3223Q
- Dell
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- XB273U GX
- Dell G3223Q
- G3223Q
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 27 in-16%
- Dell G3223Q
- 32 inBest
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Dell G3223Q
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- Dell G3223Q
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 16:9
- Dell G3223Q
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 240 HzBest
- Dell G3223Q
- 144 Hz-40%
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- Dell G3223Q
- 1ms (GTG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- Dell G3223Q
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- Dell G3223Q
- Yes
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560x1440
- Dell G3223Q
- 3840x2160
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 100x100
- Dell G3223Q
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Yes
- Dell G3223Q
- No
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Predator
- Dell G3223Q
- Dell Gaming G3223Q
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- HDR10
- Dell G3223Q
- VESA DisplayHDR 600
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U GX if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose Dell G3223Q if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 27 in).
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.
Dell G3223Q
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely dual-purpose 4K gaming and productivity monitor with above-average HDR performance.