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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and slightly higher HDR performance for a more immersive gaming and media experience, the Acer XB323U-GX could be the better choice. On the other hand, if you value faster response times and higher refresh rates for competitive gaming where reaction time is crucial, the Asus XB273U F would be more suited. Both monitors have good color accuracy for digital photo editing; however, the Asus offers a bit more in terms of sharpness due to its smaller size, which might be preferable for productivity tasks. If print photo editing is essential, both are suitable with accurate AdobeRGB coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
9.5
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Cost
$1,147
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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