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Acer Predator XB1 vs LG 27EP950

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB1

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

LG 27EP950

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Predator XB1 and LG 27EP950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Resolution: LG 27EP950 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: LG 27EP950 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB1

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG 27EP950

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB1LG 27EP950
66Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
165 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelOLED
4 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $3,000

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 LG 27EP950 better?

Acer Predator XB1 and LG 27EP950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Resolution: LG 27EP950 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: LG 27EP950 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).