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Acer Predator XB273U vs Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q: Comparison

Acer Predator XB273U and Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q separate most on response time: Acer Predator XB273U at 1 ms, Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q at 0.03 ms, 3233% in favour of Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q. Refresh Rate splits them by another 31%, again favouring Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q. They match on aspect ratio, hdr support and pivot to portrait.

Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
AcerAcer Predator XB273U
Alienware AW2725Q (26.7-Inch 4K QD-OLED/240Hz/0.03ms/99% DCI-P3/Dolby Vision/G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro)
DellDell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q

Specs

Specification
Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
Acer Predator XB273U
Alienware AW2725Q (26.7-Inch 4K QD-OLED/240Hz/0.03ms/99% DCI-P3/Dolby Vision/G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro)
Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2725Q
Panel TypeIPSQD-OLED
BrandAcerAlienware
Model NumberXB273U GSAW2725Q
Screen Size27 in26.7 in-1%
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Panel TechnologyIPSQD-OLED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate165 Hz-31%240 Hz
Response Time1 ms-3233%0.03 ms
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleAMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync
HDR SupportYesYes
Native Resolution2560x14403840x2160
Max Refresh Rate165 Hz-31%240 Hz
Response Time GtG1 ms0.03 ms
VRR StandardG-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro
HDR CertificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
DCI-P3 Coverage95 %99 %
Color Depth8-bit10-bit
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
SeriesPredator XB273UAlienware AW2725Q
Color Gamut95% DCI-P399% DCI-P3
HDR FormatsHDR10HDR10, Dolby Vision
Source URLhttps://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05https://pcmonitors.info/dell/dell-alienware-aw2725q-240hz-qd-oled-with-hdmi-2-1/ ; https://tftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panel

Verdict

Acer Predator XB273U

8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, no-surprises 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that competes well against the segment's established favorites.

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