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Acer Predator XB273U GX vs Samsung ViewFinity S8: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U GX and Samsung ViewFinity S8 separate most on response time: Acer Predator XB273U GX at 1 ms, Samsung ViewFinity S8 at 5 ms, 400% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U GX. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 78%, again favouring Acer Predator XB273U GX. They match on 7 other specifications, including panel type, panel technology and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | XB273U GX | LS27B800PXNXZA |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz-75% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 5 ms-400% |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 270 Hz | 60 Hz-78% |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Height Adjustment Range | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
| Series | Predator | ViewFinity S8 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/ca-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX3AA.X05 | https://www.samsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80pb-27-inch-ips-uhd-hdr-ls27b800pxpxxu/ |
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.
Samsung ViewFinity S8
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded 4K productivity monitor with genuinely useful USB-C docking, ideal for hybrid work setups.