Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB1 vs ASUS MG278Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB1

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time60
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Predator XB1 and ASUS MG278Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB1

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB1ASUS MG278Q
66Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelTN
4 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $600

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator XB1 or ASUS MG278Q better?

Acer Predator XB1 and ASUS MG278Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).