Acer recently launched the Nitro VG1 & VG0 series gaming monitors last week in Japan, the brand has now debuted the Acer Predator XB273UZ gaming monitor in Europe. This is a 27-inch 2K panel which comes with high refresh rate and multiple connectivity options. Let’s take a look at the details.
Acer Predator XB273UZ monitor specs
The Acer Predator XB273UZ monitor offers a 27-inch IP display that provides vibrant and sharp visuals. The monitor has a native brightness of 400 nits and a high contrast ratio of 100,000,000:1. With 178° viewing angles, you can comfortably see the screen from various positions.
The monitor boasts a fast 1 ms (G to G) response time, making it ideal for gaming and fast-paced content. The resolution options include 2560×1440 @144Hz, with an overclocking mode that can reach 270Hz through DP/Type-C connections. The Predator XB273UZ monitor comes with AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, ensuring a smooth gaming experience by reducing image tearing at high refresh rates.
For connectivity, it offers DP, HDMI, USB Hub with four USB 3.0 ports, USB Type-C, and USB-B input connectors. It also features built-in 2W x 2 speakers, providing decent audio output. You can adjust the monitor’s position easily with tilt, swivel, height adjustment, and pivot options. The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu allows you to control various settings such as brightness, contrast, black boost, low blue light, and more.
The Acer Predator XB273UZ is designed to be energy-efficient, with 30W power consumption in ON mode and low standby and off mode power usage. Its overall dimensions are 614.4mm width, 415.0~530.0mm height, and 236.3mm depth, with a net weight of 6.05kg.
Pricing & availability
The current price for the Predator XB273UZ from Acer is €649. However, it is uncertain whether the gaming monitor will be made available in other markets like the UK or the US.
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