{"id":159628,"date":"2023-04-06T11:48:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=159628"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:27:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:27:59","slug":"acer-predator-xb273u-nx-review-a-true-gaming-beast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/computer\/acer-predator-xb273u-nx-review-a-true-gaming-beast\/","title":{"rendered":"Acer Predator XB273U NX: A true gaming beast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Acer<\/strong>\u00a0is a firm that we have analyzed little lately, which does not mean that it is bad, on the contrary, the little that we have analyzed has been good and has left us wanting more.\u00a0For this reason, we bring the<strong>\u00a0Acer Predator XB273UNX,<\/strong>\u00a0a true gaming beast and we are not joking, it really surprises us with everything it integrates and the performance that can be obtained.\u00a0Of course, take into account its price that exceeds $900 , but if you are a lover of games, it is a monitor that we recommend you purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Exterior design of the Acer Predator XB273UNX<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded wp-image-101725 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"It shows an attractive appearance that stands out for the construction that they have implemented\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/72_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-101725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It shows an attractive appearance that stands out for the construction that they have implemented<\/p>\n<p>Aesthetically it has the characteristics of a gamer model, although they are not as marked as in other cases.\u00a0But nothing to blame this baby because she makes up for it in performance, but we&#8217;ll talk about that later.\u00a0<strong>The front brings with it a thin frame that generates elegance by showing more space on the screen<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Through the support we obtain good ergonomics that allows us to adjust height, inclination and rotation, offering hours in front of the monitor without so much fatigue.\u00a0The rear part implements a striking, but prudent style,\u00a0<strong>thus the presence is enhanced<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>even a minimalist design is observed<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0The construction in general is of good quality.<\/p>\n<h3>connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>We found an acceptable number of connectors, which exceeds what its competition offers.\u00a0Detail that might seem minimal, but it makes a big difference by allowing you to connect several devices at the same time.\u00a0<strong>We highlight that it<\/strong>\u00a0has four\u00a0<strong>USB 3.2 ports, two\u00a0<\/strong><strong>HDMI 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0inputs\u00a0, a\u00a0<strong>DisplayPort 1.4<\/strong>\u00a0and an\u00a0audio\u00a0<strong>output<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0A well-equipped monitor to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Image quality and functions in general<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Acer Predator XB273UNX<\/strong>\u00a0offers a\u00a0<strong>Quad HD<\/strong>\u00a0resolution that seems highly recommended for monitors, since it allows you to enjoy images with a little more detail.\u00a0Accompanied by an\u00a0<strong>IPS<\/strong>\u00a0panel that as its main benefit allows viewing angles to be better and quality is maintained from different positions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it integrates some functions that are responsible for improving the experience when working on essential parameters such as color, contrast, and brightness.\u00a0Thus the final experience is closer to what the human eye is capable of perceiving.\u00a0This is mostly achieved with\u00a0<strong>DisplayHDR 4000<\/strong>\u00a0, technology only seen in higher-end models.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Possibly it is one of its weak points, which would be unfair to say, since most premium monitors do not usually integrate any speaker, so, within the bad you get something good (my grandfather&#8217;s advice) it is true that the power does that cannot be used too much, added to the fact that it does not integrate any improvement technology either.\u00a0<strong>But hey, as mentioned, the little audio that it offers is of some use<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0Although for a monitor of this quality, the best thing will be an external system.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it worth buying it?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded wp-image-101724 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"It implements features that make it a perfect monitor to play at a very high quality\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/73_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-101724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It implements features that make it a perfect monitor to play at a very high quality<\/p>\n<p>We didn&#8217;t mention it above, but we took advantage of this space to let you know about other valuable features of the\u00a0<strong>Acer Predator XB273UNX<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0To begin with, it supports a maximum frequency of\u00a0<strong>275 Hz<\/strong>\u00a0, yes, it will be through overclocking, since it natively supports only\u00a0<strong>240 Hz<\/strong>\u00a0, which is not bad either, on the contrary, it seems sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>As expected, the response time will be\u00a0<strong>1 ms<\/strong>\u00a0so as not to miss any movement.\u00a0Thus, there will also be improvement technologies so that playing is a delight and you do not suffer in the least, so if you lose it is already because of your level with all due respect (we hope we do not offend many) because the monitor gives you all the advantages .<\/p>\n<p>Having said this, we can determine that it is an excellent monitor, but only for those who are really going to get the most out of it, since if you are a casual gamer there are cheaper options that also give you that gamer experience.\u00a0So, consider your needs well because it is a strong outlay.<\/p>\n<h2>Acer Predator XB273U NX: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design<\/li>\n<li>connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Ergonomics<\/li>\n<li>Image<\/li>\n<li>enhancement features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sound<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Specifications:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Make model<\/td>\n<td>Acer Predator XB273UNX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Size<\/td>\n<td>27\u2033 (68.5cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aspect Ratio<\/td>\n<td>16:9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>275 Hz (hertz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>backlight<\/td>\n<td>W-LED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Response time<\/td>\n<td>1ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>screen type<\/td>\n<td>IPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>screen shape<\/td>\n<td>flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sound<\/td>\n<td>2 x 2 W (watts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>market positioning<\/td>\n<td>Gaming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>connectivity<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>4X USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)<\/li>\n<li>2XHDMI 2.0<\/li>\n<li>1X DisplayPort 1.4<\/li>\n<li>1X 3.5mm audio output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions without stand (H x W x D)<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions with stand (H x W x D)<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VESA compatibility<\/td>\n<td>100x100mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accessories<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>DisplayPort cable<\/li>\n<li>User&#8217;s Guide<\/li>\n<li>Warranty card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acer\u00a0is a firm that we have analyzed little lately, which does not mean that it is bad, on the contrary, the little that we have analyzed 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