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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U GX vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD: the refresh rate difference
On refresh rate the spread is 25%, Acer Predator XB273U GX 240 Hz against MSI MAG 274QRF-QD 180 Hz, so Acer Predator XB273U GX takes it. There is a split on panel type as well, IPS on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus Rapid IPS on the MSI MAG 274QRF-QD. There is a split on response time as well, 1 ms on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus 1ms on the MSI MAG 274QRF-QD. Adaptive sync is not the same on both, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the MSI MAG 274QRF-QD. Ports is not the same on both, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C, headphone out on the Acer Predator XB273U GX versus USB-C 65W PD, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 on the MSI MAG 274QRF-QD.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U GX or MSI MAG 274QRF-QD?
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. The MSI MAG 274QRF-QD suits gamers wanting richer color without OLED pricing and hybrid work/gaming desks needing USB-C laptop charging, though it is not the pick for esports players wanting 240Hz+ and OLED purists wanting perfect blacks. 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 MSI MAG 274QRF-QD (7.9/10): A well-priced 1440p gaming monitor whose Quantum Dot layer delivers noticeably richer color than typical IPS competitors.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, resolution, screen size, hdr formats and aspect ratio included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- IPS
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- Rapid IPS (Quantum Dot)
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Acer
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- MSI
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- XB273U GX
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 274QRF-QD
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 27 in
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 27 in
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 16:9
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 240 HzBest
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 180 Hz-25%
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- 1 ms
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- 1ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- Predator
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- MAG
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- HDR10
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- HDR10
Ports
- Acer Predator XB273U GX
- DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C, headphone out
- MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
- USB-C 65W PD, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U GX if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 27 in) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Choose MSI MAG 274QRF-QD 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.
MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-priced 1440p gaming monitor whose Quantum Dot layer delivers noticeably richer color than typical IPS competitors.