Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB2 vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB2

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

Acer Predator XB2 and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB2 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Predator XB2 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB2

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB2ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV
70Gear score70
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $359

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 XB2 or ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV better?

Acer Predator XB2 and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB2 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Acer Predator XB2 leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB2 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).