Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB273K V3 vs MSI G253PF

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB273K V3

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G253PF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Predator XB273K V3 and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator XB273K V3 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB273K V3

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB273K V3MSI G253PF
81Gear score81
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms

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 V3 or MSI G253PF better?

Acer Predator XB273K V3 and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Acer Predator XB273K V3 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).