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Acer Predator XB273U vs Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X at 240 Hz, 31% in favour of Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X. They match on 8 other specifications, including resolution, panel technology and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | SS IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Gigabyte |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | FI27Q-X |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-31% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit + FRC |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Series | Predator XB273U | AORUS |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 93% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/AORUS-FI27Q-X/sp |
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.
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-tuned, value-focused esports monitor whose KVM switch adds practical utility for streamers and dual-PC gamers.