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Acer Predator XB273K Review
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The Acer Predator XB273K has low input lag, 4K resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate. Critics praised the monitor’s gaming performance and recommended it to gamers. Inconsistent black uniformity and a lackluster HDR panel hold it back. Which is why you would maybe prefer the Acer Predator XB272.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Acer Predator XB273K is the brand’s top-tier model released in 2019. It promises to deliver better color accuracy than other top-tier models thanks to its excellent sRGB color space and DCI-P3 color space coverage. It also has a greater variety of ports than its competitor, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ.
The Acer Predator XB273K is an excellent monitor for those working on various multimedia projects and who want a good gaming experience after using it for work. In addition, the Acer Predator XB273K has excellent SDR peak brightness, a 4K resolution and comes with built-in speakers. Keep reading our Acer Predator XB273K review, and don’t forget to check out the top rated computer monitors available now.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Acer Predator XB273K has it all: low input lag, 4K resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate. It’s perfect for gamers who want stunning performance. But if you’re looking for something even better, check out the Acer Predator X35. It has life-like HDR and a super-fast 200Hz speed. Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience!
Reason to Buy
- Low Input Lag
- 4K Resolution
- Fantastic Refresh Rate
Reason to Avoid
- Low Contrast Ratio
- Bad Black Uniformity
- HDR Panel Could be Better
Acer Predator XB273K Specs
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 2 | |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
Panel Type | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | |
Response Time | 4 ms | |
Screen size | 27" |
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Test Results
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Brightness (nits) | 371.3333 |
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1) | 2,809.5 |
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv) | 87.65 |
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy) | 82 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy) | 100 |
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy) | 67.7 |
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy) | 0 |
Input Lag (ms) | 18.9333 |
Response Time (ms) | 6.45 |
Reflections % (Total Reflections) | 5.5 |
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left) | 30 |
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right) | 32 |
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above) | 29 |
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below) | 31 |
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79The Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx is a good monitor for media creation. It has a… read moreBy:
Dimitris Katsaounis - 91.7
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80The Acer Predator XB3 is a nearly perfect compromise between the lowest and highest ends… read moreBy:
Unknown - 92.08
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90By eschewing the full-array backlight and 1,000 nits peak brightness, the Acer Predator XB273K will… read moreBy:
Unknown - 10.93
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78The Acer XB273K is a very good 4K 144Hz gaming monitor, however, there are some… read moreBy:
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