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Acer Predator XB273U vs ASUS ProArt PA279CRV: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and ASUS ProArt PA279CRV separate most on response time: Acer Predator XB273U at 1 ms, ASUS ProArt PA279CRV at 5 ms, 400% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U. Refresh Rate splits them by another 64%, again favouring Acer Predator XB273U. They match on 12 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and panel technology.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ASUS |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | PA279CRV |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz-64% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 5 ms-400% |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz-64% |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 5 ms |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-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 | ProArt |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa279crv/techspec/ |
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.
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable single-cable 4K productivity monitor that punches above its price for hybrid creative work.