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Acer Predator XB273U vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: the refresh rate difference
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Predator XB273U 165 Hz against BenQ Mobiuz EX270M 240 Hz, 31% in favour of BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. Max refresh rate runs the same way, 165 Hz on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 240 Hz on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M, another win for BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. Color gamut is not the same on both, 95% DCI-P3 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 99% sRGB on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U or BenQ Mobiuz EX270M?
Buy the Acer Predator XB273U for gamers wanting reliable QHD performance at 170Hz and buyers who value sturdy build quality, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting USB-C connectivity and minimalist desk aesthetics. The BenQ Mobiuz EX270M suits gamers wanting good built-in speakers on a budget and buyers wanting a simpler single-cable desk setup, though it is not the pick for buyers chasing the highest refresh rate ceilings and anyone planning to use dedicated external speakers. 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 BenQ Mobiuz EX270M (7.9/10): A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.
What Acer Predator XB273U and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: panel type, response time, response time gtg, screen size and sdr brightness are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 1920 x 1080 on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M.
Is the HDR Support the same on the Acer Predator XB273U and BenQ Mobiuz EX270M?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Acer
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- BenQ
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U
- XB273U GS
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- EX270M
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 27 in
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 27 in
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 16:9
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 Hz-31%
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 240 HzBest
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 ms
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- AMD FreeSync Premium
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Yes
Curved
- Acer Predator XB273U
- No
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- No
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560x1440
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1920x1080
Screen Curvature
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Flat
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Flat
Max Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 Hz-31%
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 240 HzBest
Response Time GtG
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 ms
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1 ms
VRR Standard
- Acer Predator XB273U
- G-Sync Compatible
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- FreeSync Premium
HDR Certification
- Acer Predator XB273U
- DisplayHDR 400
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- HDR10 signal only
SDR Brightness
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 400 nits
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 400 nits
Native Contrast Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1000:1
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 1000:1
Height Adjustment Range
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 115 mm
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 100 mmBest
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 100x100
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Yes
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Predator XB273U
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- Mobiuz EX270M
Color Gamut
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95% DCI-P3
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 99% sRGB
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U
- HDR10
- BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
- 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 BenQ Mobiuz EX270M if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz) and the higher max refresh rate (240 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.
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.