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Acer Predator XB273U vs LG UltraFine 32UN880-B: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U vs LG UltraFine 32UN880-B: the refresh rate difference
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Predator XB273U 165 Hz against LG UltraFine 32UN880-B 60 Hz, 64% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U. LG UltraFine 32UN880-B also leads on screen size, 27 in on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 31.5 in on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B. There is a split on color gamut as well, 95% DCI-P3 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus ~95% DCI-P3 on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B.
Acer Predator XB273U vs LG UltraFine 32UN880-B: which one fits your build
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 the pick for buyers wanting USB-C connectivity and minimalist desk aesthetics. Buy the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B for standing-desk users wanting full height and angle adjustment and laptop users wanting single-cable 4K with charging, though it is not built for colorists needing wide-gamut precision and gamers wanting high refresh rates. The same goes for buyers who want to reclaim desk space from a traditional stand. 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 LG UltraFine 32UN880-B (8.1/10): A strong ergonomic pick for 4K desk setups where flexible positioning matters as much as image quality.
What Acer Predator XB273U and LG UltraFine 32UN880-B have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, panel type, hdr support, hdr formats, aspect ratio and dci-p3 coverage included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator XB273U and LG UltraFine 32UN880-B differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Predator XB273U versus 3840 x 2160 on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Predator XB273U
- IPS
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Acer
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- LG
Model Number
- Acer Predator XB273U
- XB273U GS
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 32UN880-B
Screen Size
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 27 in-14%
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 31.5 inBest
Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 16:9
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 165 HzBest
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 60 Hz-64%
Response Time
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 1 msBest
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 5ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Predator XB273U
- NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- AMD FreeSync
HDR Support
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Yes
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- Yes
Native Resolution
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 2560x1440
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 3840x2160
DCI-P3 Coverage
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95 %
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 95 %
Series
- Acer Predator XB273U
- Predator XB273U
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- UltraFine Ergo
Color Gamut
- Acer Predator XB273U
- 95% DCI-P3
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- ~95% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- Acer Predator XB273U
- HDR10
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator XB273U if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 5ms (GtG)).
Choose LG UltraFine 32UN880-B if you want the higher screen size (31.5 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.
LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong ergonomic pick for 4K desk setups where flexible positioning matters as much as image quality.