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Acer Predator XB241YU vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB241YU

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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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 XB241YU and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
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Acer Predator XB241YU

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB241YUASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 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 XB241YU or ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV better?

Acer Predator XB241YU and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB241YU leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).