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Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ
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Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ
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Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateG-SYNC
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateAdaptive Sync
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Variants
- Predator XB273K (27")
- ROG Strix XG27UQ (27")
Our Verdict
Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ
Overall, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ is better than the Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx. The ASUS has better ergonomics, higher peak brightness in SDR and HDR, and even though its response time is slower, it has much less overshoot. The Acer has better reflection handling, more USB ports, and a pair of speakers. The ASUS has native Adaptive-Sync support and is compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC, while the Acer is a native G-SYNC monitor.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
8.3
Black Uniformity
4.1
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Size
27"
27"
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Weight (without stand)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Weight (with stand)
16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)
16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Stand
Stand Picture
Width
21.1" (53.6 cm)
20.3" (51.5 cm)
Depth
12.2" (31.0 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Ergonomics
6.7
7.9
Ergonomics Picture
Height Adjustment
5.4" (13.7 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Switch Portrait/Landscape
No
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
-20° to 20°
-40° to 40°
Tilt Range
-22.5° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.6" (1.5 cm)
0.7" (1.8 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.0
6.3
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,005 : 1
1,232 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
1,211 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
1.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Direct
Edge
SDR Peak Brightness
7.6
8.4
SDR Real Scene
292 cd/m²
449 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
326 cd/m²
467 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
326 cd/m²
467 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
326 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.000
HDR Peak Brightness
6.7
7.2
HDR Real Scene
381 cd/m²
472 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
422 cd/m²
498 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
422 cd/m²
544 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
422 cd/m²
544 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
422 cd/m²
549 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
422 cd/m²
550 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
421 cd/m²
496 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
422 cd/m²
542 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
422 cd/m²
543 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
422 cd/m²
548 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
422 cd/m²
549 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.000
0.006
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.4
7.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
30°
29°
Color Washout From Right
32°
32°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
59°
51°
Color Shift From Right
63°
55°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
35°
35°
Brightness Loss From Right
37°
38°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
32°
33°
Gamma Shift From Right
33°
34°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.5
7.3
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
31°
31°
Color Washout From Above
29°
30°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
70°
62°
Color Shift From Above
67°
50°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
33°
Brightness Loss From Above
31°
32°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
39°
40°
Gamma Shift From Above
36°
38°
Gray Uniformity
8.6
8.5
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.169%
4.559%
50% DSE
0.098%
0.088%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.348%
0.383%
5% DSE
0.049%
0.042%
Black Uniformity
4.1
6.4
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
3.300%
1.700%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
1.829%
Pre Calibration
7.8
8.1
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
sRGB
Luminance
231 cd/m²
157 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
100
90
Contrast Setting
51
80
RGB Controls
50-50-50
100-100-100
Gamma Setting
Default
2.2
Color Temperature
5,976 K
6,458 K
White Balance dE
3.10
2.99
Color dE
2.41
1.70
Gamma
2.13
2.19
Post Calibration
9.7
9.5
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
User
User
Luminance
100 cd/m²
103 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
131
15
Contrast Setting
50
80
RGB Controls
26-31-36
80-100-96
Gamma Setting
Default
2.2
Color Temperature
6,453 K
6,446 K
White Balance dE
0.54
0.95
Color dE
0.26
0.60
Gamma
2.18
2.18
SDR Color Gamut
9.1
9.2
Color Gamut sRGB Picture
sRGB xy
100.0%
99.4%
Color Gamut ARGB Picture
Adobe RGB xy
82.0%
85.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
User
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
User
SDR Color Volume
9.5
9.3
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
98.6%
96.9%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.5%
88.3%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
User
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
User
HDR Color Gamut
7.7
7.9
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
85.3%
88.1%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec. 2020 xy
67.7%
70.5%
DCI P3 Picture Mode
User
Asus Gaming HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
User
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Color Volume
7.6
7.9
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
83.1%
86.1%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
68.0%
72.4%
DCI P3 Picture Mode
User
Asus Gaming HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
User
Asus Gaming HDR
Image Retention
9.9
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.03%
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.01%
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Gradient
8.6
9.9
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
10 Bit
Color Bleed
10
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.002%
0.007%
Reflections
7.5
7.0
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.5%
6.3%
Indirect Reflections
3.6%
3.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.9%
2.6%
Text Clarity
9.5
9.0
ClearType On
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
ClearType Off
Pixels
Sub-Pixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
8.4
9.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Level 3
Rise / Fall Time
3.7 ms
5.3 ms
Total Response Time
12.0 ms
10.1 ms
Overshoot Error
12.6%
1.0%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
3.9 ms
5.4 ms
Dark Total Response Time
11.4 ms
10.2 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
13.8%
0.1%
Response Time @ 60Hz
8.7
8.4
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Level 1
Rise / Fall Time
5.9 ms
6.9 ms
Total Response Time
11.2 ms
13 ms
Overshoot Error
1%
0.2%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
6.5 ms
7.3 ms
Dark Total Response Time
12.7 ms
12.1 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
0.0%
0.9%
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
>1000 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
0.0
7.0
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
No BFI
Yes
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
N/A
144 Hz
BFI Minimum Frequency
N/A
100 Hz
Refresh Rate
9.0
9.0
Variable Refresh Rate
G-SYNC
Adaptive Sync
Native
120 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
No
Compatible (Tested)
G-SYNC
Yes (Native)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.3
9.5
Native Resolution
5.3 ms
4.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
21.4 ms
8.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
5.3 ms
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
13.9 ms
11.0 ms
10 Bit HDR
11.4 ms
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
N/A
5.0 ms
Resolution And Size
9.2
9.2
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
164 PPI
164 PPI
Screen Diagonal
27.0"
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
310 in²
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Total Inputs
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
2 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
No
USB
4 (USB 3.0)
2 (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
Presets
Controllable
Speakers
Yes
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Multiple Input Display
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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