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Acer Predator XB273U vs Samsung ViewFinity S8: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and Samsung ViewFinity S8 separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, Samsung ViewFinity S8 at 60 Hz, 64% in favour of Acer Predator XB273U. They match on panel type, aspect ratio and hdr formats.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | LS27B800PXNXZA |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz-64% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 5ms (GTG) |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync |
| Series | Predator XB273U | ViewFinity S8 |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| 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.
Samsung ViewFinity S8
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded 4K productivity monitor with genuinely useful USB-C docking, ideal for hybrid work setups.