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Acer Predator XB273U vs ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K: Comparison

Acer Predator XB273U and ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K separate most on refresh rate: Acer Predator XB273U at 165 Hz, ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K at 240 Hz, 31% in favour of ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K. They match on 4 other specifications, including panel type, resolution and aspect ratio.

Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
AcerAcer Predator XB273U
ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K (27-Inch QHD IPS/240Hz/1ms/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/RGB ELITE Ambient Lighting)
ViewSonicViewSonic Elite XG272-2K

Specs

Specification
Acer Predator XB273U (27-Inch QHD IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/G-Sync Compatible)
Acer Predator XB273U
ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K (27-Inch QHD IPS/240Hz/1ms/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/RGB ELITE Ambient Lighting)
ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K
Panel TypeIPSIPS
BrandAcerViewSonic
Model NumberXB273U GSXG272-2K
Screen Size27 in27
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate165 Hz-31%240 Hz
Response Time1 ms1ms (GtG)
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleNVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium
SeriesPredator XB273UElite
Color Gamut95% DCI-P3~95% DCI-P3
HDR FormatsHDR10HDR10

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.

ViewSonic Elite XG272-2K

7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

A stylish, dependable 1440p/240Hz IPS gaming monitor for players who want their setup to look as good as it performs.

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