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Acer Predator XB273U vs Samsung Odyssey G5 34-Inch: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and Samsung Odyssey G5 34-Inch differ on sdr brightness: Acer Predator XB273U at 400 nits, Samsung Odyssey G5 34-Inch at 250 nits, which puts Acer Predator XB273U ahead on that measure. They match on 5 other specifications, including refresh rate, response time and hdr support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | VA |
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | LC34G55TWWNXZA |
| Screen Size | 27 in-21% | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | 1000R |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 250 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 2500 :1 |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | No |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
| Series | Predator XB273U | Odyssey G5 |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC 1976 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.samsung.com/ca/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-34-inch-165hz-curved-ultra-wqhd-lc34g55twwnxza/ |
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.