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Acer Predator XB273U vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS: Comparison

Acer Predator XB273U and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS at 180 Hz, 8% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. They match on 15 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.

Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
AcerAcer Predator XB273U
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/180Hz/1ms/99% sRGB/HDR10/Slim Chassis)
ASUSASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

Specs

Specification
Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
Acer Predator XB273U
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/180Hz/1ms/99% sRGB/HDR10/Slim Chassis)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Panel TypeIPSIPS
BrandAcerASUS
Model NumberXB273U GSXG27ACS
Screen Size27 in27 in
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel TechnologyIPSIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate165 Hz-8%180 Hz
Response Time1 ms1 ms
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleAdaptive-Sync
HDR SupportYesYes
CurvedNoNo
Native Resolution2560x14402560x1440
Screen CurvatureFlatFlat
Max Refresh Rate165 Hz-8%180 Hz
Response Time GtG1 ms1 ms
VRR StandardG-Sync CompatibleAdaptive-Sync
HDR CertificationDisplayHDR 400HDR10 signal only
SDR Brightness400 nits350 nits
Native Contrast Ratio1000:11000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage95 %97 %
Height Adjustment Range115 mm120 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x100100x100
Built-in SpeakersYesNo
SeriesPredator XB273UROG Strix
Color Gamut95% DCI-P3133% sRGB, 97% DCI-P3
HDR FormatsHDR10HDR10
Source URLhttps://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05https://rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/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 XG27ACS

8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

A smartly designed 1440p all-rounder for gamers who also care about desk aesthetics and color accuracy.

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