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Acer Predator XB273U vs Gigabyte M28U: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and Gigabyte M28U separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, Gigabyte M28U at 144 Hz, 13% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U. They match on 8 other specifications, including panel technology, aspect ratio and hdr support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | SS IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Gigabyte |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | M28U |
| Screen Size | 27 in-4% | 28 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz-13% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Predator XB273U | Gigabyte Gaming M28U |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 94% DCI-P3, 120% sRGB |
| 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/M28U/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 M28U
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-connected 4K gaming monitor whose HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and built-in KVM make it a strong console-and-PC hybrid pick.