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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Stand
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Peak Brightness
    4. HDR Peak Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Pre Calibration
    10. Post Calibration
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Image Retention
    16. Gradient
    17. Color Bleed
    18. Reflections
    19. Text Clarity
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    2. Response Time @ 60Hz
    3. Image Flicker
    4. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    5. Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. Inputs
    4. Total Inputs
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
    3. Controls
    4. In The Box
  9. Comments

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx vs MSI Oculux NXG253R

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Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx
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Variants

  • Predator X25 bmiiprzx (25")
  • Oculux NXG253R (24")

Our Verdict

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx

MSI Oculux NXG253R

The Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx and the MSI Oculux NXG253R are extremely similar overall. The MSI has better ergonomics, with a better height adjustment and wider swivel range. The Acer is more accurate out of the box, but this can vary between units, and it has built-in speakers.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
8.0
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Design Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Design Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Design Picture

Size  

25"
25"

Curved  

No
No

Curve Radius  

Not Curved
Not Curved

Weight (without stand) 
 

8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)

Weight (with stand) 
 

13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
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Stand  

Stand Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Stand Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Stand Picture

Width 
 

18.0" (45.8 cm)
11.9" (30.2 cm)

Depth 
 

9.1" (23.1 cm)
9.2" (23.3 cm)
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Ergonomics 
 

7.7
8.6

Ergonomics Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Ergonomics Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Ergonomics Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

4.5" (11.5 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Switch Portrait/Landscape  

Yes, Both Ways
Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range  

-20° to 20°
-45° to 45°

Tilt Range  

-25° to 5°
-20° to 5°
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Back  

Back Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Back Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Borders  

Borders Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Borders Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Borders Picture

Borders 
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Thickness Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Thickness Picture

Thickness (with stand) 
 

8.9" (22.5 cm)
6.9" (17.5 cm)

Thickness (without stand) 
 

3.5" (8.9 cm)
2.7" (6.9 cm)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Build Quality Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Build Quality Picture
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.2
5.9

Checkerboard Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Checkerboard Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

1,159 : 1
955 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Peak Brightness 
 

8.2
7.9

SDR Real Scene 
 

380 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window 
 

421 cd/m²
317 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window 
 

422 cd/m²
318 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window 
 

422 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window 
 

423 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window 
 

423 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

421 cd/m²
317 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

422 cd/m²
318 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

422 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

422 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

423 cd/m²
319 cd/m²

SDR ABL 
 

0.000
0.000
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HDR Peak Brightness 
 

6.8
6.7

HDR Real Scene 
 

399 cd/m²
384 cd/m²

HDR Peak 2% Window 
 

442 cd/m²
399 cd/m²

HDR Peak 10% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
400 cd/m²

HDR Peak 25% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
401 cd/m²

HDR Peak 50% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
401 cd/m²

HDR Peak 100% Window 
 

444 cd/m²
401 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
398 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

442 cd/m²
400 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
400 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
400 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

443 cd/m²
400 cd/m²

HDR ABL 
 

0.000
0.000
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.0
7.9

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Horizontal Chroma Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

37°
36°

Color Washout From Right 
 

36°
36°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Horizontal Hue Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

45°
48°

Color Shift From Right 
 

47°
47°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Horizontal Lightness Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

40°
41°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

41°
44°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

59°
55°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

58°
54°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

7.1
6.8

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Vertical Chroma Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

29°
29°

Color Washout From Above 
 

29°
28°

Vertical Hue Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Vertical Hue Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

66°
65°

Color Shift From Above 
 

69°
61°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Vertical Lightness Graph
MSI Oculux NXG253R Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

34°
32°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

32°
33°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

50°
49°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
40°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

30°
30°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

30°
30°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.6
8.6

50% Uniformity Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx 50% Uniformity Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.975%
3.727%

50% DSE 
 

0.099%
0.107%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx 5% Uniformity Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.445%
0.341%

5% DSE 
 

0.046%
0.057%
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Black Uniformity 
 

6.2
6.5

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Native Black Uniformity Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.837%
1.646%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
MSI Oculux NXG253R Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
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Pre Calibration 
 

8.4
6.9

Pre Calibration Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Pre Calibration Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Pre Gamma Curve Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Pre Color Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Racing Mode
User

Luminance 
 

198 cd/m²
322 cd/m²

Luminance Settings 
 

120
450

Contrast Setting 
 

50
50

RGB Controls 
 

Warm
50-50-50

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
2.2

Color Temperature 
 

7,030 K
7,256 K

White Balance dE 
 

2.49
4.29

Color dE 
 

1.67
2.74

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.22
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Post Calibration 
 

9.7
9.4

Post Calibration Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Post Calibration Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Post Gamma Curve Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Post Color Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

User
User

Luminance 
 

100 cd/m²
99 cd/m²

Luminance Settings 
 

92
116

Contrast Setting 
 

50
50

RGB Controls 
 

57-50-45
52-50-43

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
2.2

Color Temperature 
 

6,498 K
6,441 K

White Balance dE 
 

0.42
0.97

Color dE 
 

0.53
0.72

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.16
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SDR Color Gamut 
 

8.6
8.5

Color Gamut sRGB Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Gamut sRGB Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Gamut sRGB Picture

sRGB xy 
 

98.4%
98.3%

Color Gamut ARGB Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Gamut ARGB Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Gamut ARGB Picture

Adobe RGB xy 
 

72.6%
72.5%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

User
User

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

User
User
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SDR Color Volume 
 

8.7
8.7

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

95.6%
96.1%

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

76.8%
77.6%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

User
User

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

User
User
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HDR Color Gamut 
 

6.8
6.9

Wide Color Gamut 
 

No
No

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

79.4%
80.4%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

57.3%
58.2%

DCI P3 Picture Mode 
 

User
User

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

User
User
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HDR Color Volume 
 

6.1
6.4

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

71.0%
73.6%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

51.1%
52.9%

DCI P3 Picture Mode 
 

User
User

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

User
User
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Image Retention 
 

10
10

Image Retention Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Image Retention Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Image Retention Picture

IR After 0 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 2 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 4 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 6 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 8 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 10 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%
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Gradient 
 

9.9
9.7

Gradient Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Gradient Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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Color Bleed 
 

9.8
9.7

Color Bleed Horizontal  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Bleed Horizontal
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Bleed Horizontal

Pixel Row Error 
 

0.000%
0.000%

Color Bleed Vertical  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Color Bleed Vertical
MSI Oculux NXG253R Color Bleed Vertical

Pixel Column Error 
 

0.049%
0.063%
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Reflections 
 

7.9
7.7

Average Room  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Average Room
MSI Oculux NXG253R Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Average Room Off Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Bright Room Off Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.5%
5.5%

Indirect Reflections 
 

4.8%
4.1%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

0.8%
1.4%
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Text Clarity 
 

7.0
7.0

ClearType On  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx ClearType On
MSI Oculux NXG253R ClearType On

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

ClearType Off  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx ClearType Off
MSI Oculux NXG253R ClearType Off

Pixels  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Pixels
MSI Oculux NXG253R Pixels

Sub-Pixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Motion

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

9.3
9.3

Motion Blur Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Motion Blur Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Response Time Table
MSI Oculux NXG253R Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting 
 

Off
Normal

Rise / Fall Time 
 

4.8 ms
4.7 ms

Total Response Time 
 

8.3 ms
8.2 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
0.0%

Dark Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.5 ms
5.3 ms

Dark Total Response Time 
 

9.5 ms
9.3 ms

Dark Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
0.0%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

9.2
9.2

Motion Blur Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Motion Blur Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Response Time Table
MSI Oculux NXG253R Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting 
 

Off
Normal

Rise / Fall Time 
 

4.7 ms
4.6 ms

Total Response Time 
 

9.4 ms
9.3 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0%
0%

Dark Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.3 ms
5.2 ms

Dark Total Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
11.3 ms

Dark Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
0.0%
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Backlight Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free  

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

5.8
5.8

Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

BFI Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx BFI Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx BFI Frequency Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R BFI Frequency Picture

BFI Maximum Frequency 
 

240 Hz
240 Hz

BFI Minimum Frequency 
 

144 Hz
144 Hz
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Refresh Rate 
 

9.7
9.7

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

G-SYNC
G-SYNC

Native 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

No
No

G-SYNC 
 

Yes (Native)
Yes (Native)

VRR Maximum 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors  

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.7
9.6

Native Resolution 
 

2.2 ms
2.5 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

8.8 ms
8.9 ms

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

2.5 ms
4.3 ms

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz 
 

9.7 ms
11.2 ms

10 Bit HDR 
 

N/A
N/A

Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

6.0 ms
6.3 ms
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Resolution And Size 
 

7.1
7.1

Native Resolution  

1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

Aspect Ratio  

16:9
16:9

Megapixels  

2.1 MP
2.1 MP

Pixel Density 
 

91 PPI
91 PPI

Screen Diagonal  

24.5"
24.5"

Screen Area  

255 in²
255 in²
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Inputs  

Inputs 1  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Inputs 1
MSI Oculux NXG253R Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Inputs 2
MSI Oculux NXG253R Inputs 2
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Total Inputs  

DisplayPort  

1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)

Mini DisplayPort  

No
No

HDMI  

2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

DVI  

No
No

VGA  

No
No

DisplayPort Out  

No
No

USB  

4 (USB 3.0)
3 (USB 3.0)

USB C  

No
No

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Microphone In 3.5mm  

No
No

Digital Optical Audio Out  

No
No

Analog Audio Out RCA  

No
No

Power Supply  

External Brick
External Brick
Features

Additional Features 
 

RGB Illumination 
 

Controllable
Controllable

Speakers 
 

Yes
No

HDR10  

Yes
Yes

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No
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On-Screen Display (OSD)  

OSD Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx OSD Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R OSD Picture
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Controls  

Controls Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx Controls Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R Controls Picture
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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx In The Box Picture
MSI Oculux NXG253R In The Box Picture
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Predator X25 bmiiprzx
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