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Acer Predator XB273U vs Gigabyte M28U: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U vs Gigabyte M28U: the refresh rate difference
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Acer Predator XB273U 165 Hz against Gigabyte M28U 144 Hz, a 13% lead for Acer Predator XB273U. They differ on adaptive sync too, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Predator XB273U versus AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible on the Gigabyte M28U. Dci-p3 coverage is not the same on both, 95 % on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 94 % on the Gigabyte M28U.
Which should you buy, Acer Predator XB273U or Gigabyte M28U?
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 built for buyers wanting USB-C connectivity and minimalist desk aesthetics. Buy the Gigabyte M28U for console gamers wanting native 4K/120Hz with VRR and dual PC or PC/console desk setups needing KVM, though it is the wrong buy for budget or mid-range GPU owners and buyers wanting deep local-dimming HDR. 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 Gigabyte M28U (8.3/10): A well-connected 4K gaming monitor whose HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and built-in KVM make it a strong console-and-PC hybrid pick.
What Acer Predator XB273U and Gigabyte M28U have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, hdr support, hdr certification, panel technology, aspect ratio and screen curvature included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U and Gigabyte M28U differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 3840 x 2160 on the Gigabyte M28U.
Is the Color Depth the same on the Acer Predator XB273U and Gigabyte M28U?
It is. Both are listed at 8-bit, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- Gigabyte M28U
- SS IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Acer
- Gigabyte M28U
- Gigabyte
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U
- XB273U GS
- Gigabyte M28U
- M28U
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 27 in-4%
- Gigabyte M28U
- 28 inBest
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Gigabyte M28U
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Panel Technology
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- Gigabyte M28U
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 16:9
- Gigabyte M28U
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 HzBest
- Gigabyte M28U
- 144 Hz-13%
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 ms
- Gigabyte M28U
- 1ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- Gigabyte M28U
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- Gigabyte M28U
- Yes
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560x1440
- Gigabyte M28U
- 3840x2160
Screen Curvature
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Flat
- Gigabyte M28U
- Flat
HDR Certification
- Acer Predator XB273U
- DisplayHDR 400
- Gigabyte M28U
- DisplayHDR 400
DCI-P3 Coverage
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95 %
- Gigabyte M28U
- 94 %
Color Depth
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 8-bit
- Gigabyte M28U
- 8-bit
VESA Mount Pattern
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 100x100
- Gigabyte M28U
- 100x100
Built-in Speakers
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- Gigabyte M28U
- Yes
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Predator XB273U
- Gigabyte M28U
- Gigabyte Gaming M28U
Color Gamut
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95% DCI-P3
- Gigabyte M28U
- 94% DCI-P3, 120% sRGB
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U
- HDR10
- Gigabyte M28U
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose Gigabyte M28U if you want the higher screen size (28 in vs 27 in).
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.