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Acer Predator XB273U vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, BenQ Mobiuz EX270M at 240 Hz, 31% in favour of BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 31%, again favouring BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. They match on 14 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and panel technology.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | BenQ |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | EX270M |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| 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 | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-31% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Height Adjustment Range | 115 mm | 100 mm |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Predator XB273U | Mobiuz EX270M |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/gaming/ex270m/spec.html |
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.
BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.