If you're a competitive gamer looking for a larger screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the Acer XB323U-GX might be worth the extra investment. Its larger size also benefits productivity tasks, offering more screen real estate. However, the LG 27GP83B provides a more budget-friendly option with performance suitable for casual gaming and everyday use. Keep in mind that while both monitors deliver a crisp and clear picture, neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to limited brightness and contrast capabilities. The LG model is more cost-effective and still offers a great gaming experience, but with a smaller display and lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
6.0/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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