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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs MSI MPG 271QRX: Comparison

Acer Predator XB273U GX and MSI MPG 271QRX separate most on response time: Acer Predator XB273U GX at 1 ms, MSI MPG 271QRX at 0.03 ms, 3233% in favour of MSI MPG 271QRX. Refresh Rate splits them by another 33%, again favouring MSI MPG 271QRX. They match on 7 other specifications, including resolution, aspect ratio and hdr support.

Acer Predator XB273U GX (27-Inch QHD IPS/270Hz/0.5ms/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer)
AcerAcer Predator XB273U GX
MSI MPG 271QRX (27-Inch QHD QD-OLED/360Hz/0.03ms/99% DCI-P3/DisplayHDR True Black 400/RGB Mystic Light)
MSIMSI MPG 271QRX

Specs

Specification
Acer Predator XB273U GX (27-Inch QHD IPS/270Hz/0.5ms/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer)
Acer Predator XB273U GX
MSI MPG 271QRX (27-Inch QHD QD-OLED/360Hz/0.03ms/99% DCI-P3/DisplayHDR True Black 400/RGB Mystic Light)
MSI MPG 271QRX
Panel TypeIPSQD-OLED
BrandAcerMSI
Model NumberXB273U GXMPG 271QRX QD-OLED
Screen Size27 in26.5-2%
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel TechnologyIPSQD-OLED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate240 Hz-33%360 Hz
Response Time1 ms-3233%0.03 ms
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleAMD FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR SupportYesYes
Native Resolution2560x14402560x1440
Max Refresh Rate270 Hz-25%360 Hz
Response Time GtG1 ms0.03 ms
VRR StandardG-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro
SDR Brightness400 nits250 nits
Color Depth8-bit + FRC10-bit
USB-C DP Alt ModeYesYes
Height Adjustment Range100 mm110 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x100100x100
SeriesPredatorMPG
HDR FormatsHDR10VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
PortsDisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C, headphone out1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90W PD), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-B, 1x headphone out
Source URLhttps://www.acer.com/ca-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX3AA.X05https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QRX-QD-OLED/Specification

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 MPG 271QRX

8.9 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the fastest QD-OLED gaming monitors available, built for the small but demanding segment chasing 360Hz.

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