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Acer Predator XB273U vs AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 at 360 Hz, 54% in favour of AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 54%, again favouring AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. They match on 17 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | AOC |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | AG276QSG2 |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-54% | 360 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | NVIDIA G-Sync with Pulsar |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-54% | 360 Hz |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % | 97.3 % |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit |
| Height Adjustment Range | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Predator XB273U | AGON PRO |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 131.3% sRGB, 97.3% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.aoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/ag276qsg2 |
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.
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A premium 1440p esports monitor whose hardware G-Sync Ultimate module and dense Mini-LED backlight justify its price for NVIDIA enthusiasts.