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Acer Predator XB273U vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, MSI MAG 274QRF-QD at 180 Hz, 8% in favour of MSI MAG 274QRF-QD. They match on resolution, aspect ratio and hdr formats.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | Rapid IPS (Quantum Dot) |
| Brand | Acer | MSI |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | 274QRF-QD |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz-8% | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Series | Predator XB273U | MAG |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 135% sRGB / ~96% DCI-P3 (Quantum Dot) |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
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.
MSI MAG 274QRF-QD
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-priced 1440p gaming monitor whose Quantum Dot layer delivers noticeably richer color than typical IPS competitors.