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Acer Predator XB273U vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: the refresh rate difference
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is refresh rate, Acer Predator XB273U 165 Hz against ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 170 Hz. On max refresh rate there is little in it, 165 Hz on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 170 Hz on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. Adaptive sync is not the same on both, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Predator XB273U versus Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. Height adjustment range is closer, 115 mm on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 100 mm on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. Color gamut is not the same on both, 95% DCI-P3 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ.
Who each one is for
The Acer Predator XB273U is the one to take for gamers wanting reliable QHD performance at 170Hz and buyers who value sturdy build quality, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting USB-C connectivity and minimalist desk aesthetics. Buy the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ for gamers wanting a step above entry-level QHD monitors and ROG ecosystem buyers wanting matching aesthetics, though it is not built for buyers who can stretch to an OLED gaming monitor and HDR content enthusiasts. Our rating of the Acer Predator XB273U (8.1/10): A solid, no-surprises 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that competes well against the segment's established favorites. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ (8.2/10): A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.
What Acer Predator XB273U and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ have in common
Everything else lines up. Resolution, native resolution, panel type, response time and response time gtg read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 15 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Screen Size the same on the Acer Predator XB273U and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ?
It is. Both are listed at 27 in, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Acer
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ASUS
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U
- XB273U GS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- XG27AQ
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 27 in
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 27 in
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 16:9
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 Hz-3%
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 170 HzBest
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 ms
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
Curved
- Acer Predator XB273U
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- No
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560x1440
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 2560x1440
Screen Curvature
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Flat
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Flat
Max Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 Hz-3%
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 170 HzBest
Response Time GtG
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 ms
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1 ms
VRR Standard
- Acer Predator XB273U
- G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- G-Sync Compatible
HDR Certification
- Acer Predator XB273U
- DisplayHDR 400
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- DisplayHDR 400
SDR Brightness
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 400 nits
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 400 nits
Native Contrast Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1000:1
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95 %
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 95 %
Height Adjustment Range
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 115 mm
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 100 mmBest
Pivot To Portrait
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 100x100
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Yes
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Predator XB273U
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ROG Strix XG27AQ
Color Gamut
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95% DCI-P3
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U
- HDR10
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 27 in) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 1 ms).
Choose ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ if you want the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 165 Hz) and the higher max refresh rate (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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 XG27AQ
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.