Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB273K PbmiphzxMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $900Estimated price≈ $325

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 XB273K Pbmiphzx or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer Predator XB273K Pbmiphzx ≈ $900, MSI Optix MAG301RF ≈ $325. Current prices vary by store.