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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U GX and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U GX at 240 Hz, MSI MAG 274QRF-QD at 180 Hz, 25% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U GX. They match on resolution, aspect ratio and hdr formats.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | Rapid IPS (Quantum Dot) |
| Brand | Acer | MSI |
| Model Number | XB273U GX | 274QRF-QD |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 180 Hz-25% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Series | Predator | MAG |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Ports | DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C, headphone out | USB-C 65W PD, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 |
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.