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Acer Predator XB273K Review

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Michael Iaboni is a Canadian Freelance Writer and Editor. He graduated from York University with a Degree in English and Creative Writing and then attended Queen’s University where he obtained a Professional Editing Standards Certificate. He is a member of Editor’s Canada and, in his spare time, enjoys reading, writing, soccer, and gaming.
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Updated Feb 7, 2024 12:46 PM

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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!

ReasonS 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 TypeLED
HDMI Inputs2
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Panel TypePanel TypeIPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time4 ms
Screen size27"

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Test Results

These are the most important criteria to test for Computer Monitors based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.

Brightness (nits)371.3333
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)2,809.5
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)87.65
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)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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    • Rtings
      101.4

      Category Trust Rating

      79
      The Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx is a good monitor for media creation. It has a… Read More

      By:

      Dimitris Katsaounis
    • Tom’s Hardware
      89.25

      Category Trust Rating

      90
      By eschewing the full-array backlight and 1,000 nits peak brightness, the Acer Predator XB273K will… Read More

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      Unknown
    • PC Mag
      88.4

      Category Trust Rating

      80
      The Acer Predator XB3 is a nearly perfect compromise between the lowest and highest ends… Read More

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      Unknown
    • Display Ninja
      17.45

      Category Trust Rating

      78
      The Acer XB273K is a very good 4K 144Hz gaming monitor, however, there are some… Read More

      By:

      Rob Shafer

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