
The XB273U also accepts HDR10 signals over both HDMI and DisplayPort with VESA certification to hit at least 400 nits.

Image quality is enhanced, thanks to the monitor opting for DCI-P3 color over the smaller sRGB color gamut. You can also use the screen’s backlight strobe feature, called VRB, but then you can’t use Adaptive-Sync.

The Acer Predator XB273U NVbmiiprzx uses a type of IPS panel dubbed Fast IPS, and it claims a 0.5ms GTG response time, plus certification to run Nvidia’s screen tear-fighting G-Sync tech. Instead, Windows will automatically recognize it as 170 Hz if you use DisplayPort, while the HDMI connection is limited to 144 Hz.

24.2 x 16.4-20.9 x 12.1 inches (614 x 417-531 x 307mm)Īcer’s product page for the XB273U (opens in new tab) NVbmiiprzx (opens in new tab) says that the screen has a 144 Hz native refresh rate that can overclock to 170 Hz however, you won’t see an option for overclocking in the monitor’s on-screen display (OSD) menu.
