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Acer Predator XB273U vs ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE separate most on response time: Acer Predator XB273U at 1 ms, ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE at 3 ms, 200% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U. Screen Size splits them by another 36%, again favouring Acer Predator XB273U. They match on 7 other specifications, including panel type, panel technology and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ASUS |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | XG17AHPE |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 17.3 in-36% |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-31% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 3 ms-200% |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| HDR Support | Yes | No |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-31% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 3 ms |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Predator XB273U | ROG Strix XG17AHPE |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://rog.asus.com/monitors/below-23-inches/rog-strix-xg17ahpe-model/spec/ |
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 ROG Strix XG17AHPE
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The clear pick for anyone who wants genuine high-refresh gaming performance in a battery-powered portable package.