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Acer Predator XB271HUA

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Pros

  • upgrades are exciting and all
  • Tobii Eye Tracking is quite exciting
  • unique and stylish design coupled

Cons

  • isn't literally zero frame as the glass would fall out
  • monitors are still locked to 60 Hz
  • high refresh rate shenanigans

Key specs

  • LCD
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer Predator XB271HUA - Pros & Cons

Acer Predator XB271HUA

Pros

  • upgrades are exciting and all
  • Tobii Eye Tracking is quite exciting
  • unique and stylish design coupled
  • responsiveness and affordability in a single package
  • rugged build quality and flexibility
  • Impressive Predator design and great stand orientation options
  • for better color recreation as well as much better contrast and clarity
  • excellent performance in speed
  • accuracy
  • and responsiveness
  • the accent color is actually red and it looks very nice on this monitor

Cons

  • isn't literally zero frame as the glass would fall out
  • monitors are still locked to 60 Hz
  • high refresh rate shenanigans
  • The HDMI port will be limited to 60Hz
  • atrocious light leaks on the IPS panel and dead pixels
  • there will be no HDMI port
  • the move from the latter to 165hz is not as great
  • very real struggle of cable management a little less of a struggle
  • Ghosting and motion blur are both a bit of a rather pesky problem
  • it doesn t have noticeable plastic borders on three sides
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Acer Predator XB271HUA - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7000 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Acer Predator XB271HUA - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (without stand)14.45 in
Height with stand21.69 in
Depth (with stand)10.55 in
Width (with stand)24.17 in
Weight246.92 oz
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Image properties
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
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Power
Energy efficiency classC
Power consumption (standby)4.7 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Built-in camerano
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity1
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotno
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer Predator XB1 (XB271HU) WQHD (2560x1440) 144 Hz G-Sync Monitor Review - Legit Reviews
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Legit Reviews
Published: 20.07.2016
Acer Predator XB1 (XB271HU) WQHD (2560x1440) 144 Hz G-Sync Monitor Review - Legit Reviews

Today we’re going to take a look at the Acer Predator XB1 (XB271HU), which is a 27-inch WQHD panel capable of a 144 Hz refresh rate, or 165 Hz when overclocked, and 4ms gray-to-gray pixel response times, featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.

Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer XB271HUT Review - With Tobii Eye...
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Published: 08.12.2016
Acer XB271HUT Review - With Tobii Eye...
4.2

Check Latest Price Now The Acer Predator series of monitors are some of the acclaimed high-performance products we have seen […]

Acer Predator XB271HUA Best Gaming Monitors at Best Buy – Best Selling and Highest Rated...
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Published: 23.05.2018
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Acer Predator XB271HUA Review: Acer Predator XB1 | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 14.02.2016
Review: Acer Predator XB1 | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

It just dawned on me that throughout the monitor rush that occurred over the past 4 months or so, I never did manage to get my hands on a proper “gaming” monitor. Sure I had monitors which are big, small, bezel-less and all other sorts, I’ve never managed to get one that states that it […]

Acer Predator XB271HUA Best 1440p Monitors to Get in 2019 – The Buying...
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Published: 02.05.2018
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Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer Predator XB271HU Gaming Monitor Review
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IGN India
Published: 18.04.2018
Acer Predator XB271HU Gaming Monitor Review
4.4

It's like a sports car morphed into a gaming monitor.

Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer XB271HU Review - Editors'...
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Published: 07.12.2016
Acer XB271HU Review - Editors'...
4.9

Check Latest Price Now Review of Acer Predator XB271HU When Acer isn’t busying itself with the other aspects of the Predator […]

Acer Predator XB271HUA Best Displays Ideal for Triple Monitor Surround Setups – Buying...
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Published: 21.12.2017
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Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 144-165 Hz Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 25.07.2017
Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 144-165 Hz Review
5.0

The Acer Predator XB271HU is an impressive gaming monitor equipped with a 27" 1440p IPS panel that can be overclocked from its native 144 Hz to 165 Hz. Absolute smoothness of in-game action is ensured by the built-in G-Sync module, and its ultra-thin screen bezels make it as immersive as they are downright pretty to look at.

Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer Predator XB271HU Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.03.2016
Acer Predator XB271HU Review
3.5

The 27-inch Acer Predator XB271HU offers very good gaming performance, a fully adjustable stand, and lots of style.

Acer Predator XB271HUA Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 144-165 Hz Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 25.07.2017
Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 144-165 Hz Review
5.0

The Acer Predator XB271HU is an impressive gaming monitor equipped with a 27" 1440p IPS panel that can be overclocked from its native 144 Hz to 165 Hz. Absolute smoothness of in-game action is ensured by the built-in G-Sync module, and its ultra-thin screen bezels make it as immersive as they are downright pretty to look at.

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