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Acer Predator XB272

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • The stand also has a nice cutout area for easy cable management
  • quite easy to use and feel intuitive
  • better ergonomics and is easier to place comfortably

Cons

  • a single HDMI and a single DisplayPort
  • The buttons are a little flat and hard to feel
  • a bit lackluster for the money as a general-purpose monitor

Key specs

  • 240 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 400 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer Predator XB272 - Pros & Cons

Acer Predator XB272

Pros

  • The stand also has a nice cutout area for easy cable management
  • quite easy to use and feel intuitive
  • better ergonomics and is easier to place comfortably
  • supports the monitor well and feels stable
  • Image remains accurate at an angle
  • very smooth motion and a responsive feel
  • excellent stand with complete articulation making it easy to find a comfortable position
  • TUF has better reflection handling
  • good viewing angles and performs better in
  • Dell S2716DG has better reflection handling
  • excellent low input lag provide

Cons

  • a single HDMI and a single DisplayPort
  • The buttons are a little flat and hard to feel
  • a bit lackluster for the money as a general-purpose monitor
  • built-in speakers are fairly low-quality
  • Backlight Bleed & Viewing Angles
  • sound output is still too low
  • the screen would go all the way to the frame
  • Images aren t washed out
  • Consistently running games at 240 frames per second is tough
  • slightly-higher-than-average-score
  • nothing on either display ever looks severely discolored

Acer Predator XB272 - 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
400 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7510 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Acer Predator XB272 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.53 in
Height (without stand)14.45 in
Height with stand20.63 in
Depth (with stand)10.55 in
Width (with stand)24.17 in
Weight264.91 oz
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Image properties
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
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Compatibility
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,dark silver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Built-in camerano
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDMI ports quantity1
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
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Power
Energy efficiency classA
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)30.0 W

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Acer Predator XB272 Acer - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Acer Predator XB272 Acer XB272 Preview – 27-Inch 240Hz Monitor for Competitive...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 10.08.2017
Acer XB272 Preview – 27-Inch 240Hz Monitor for Competitive...

The Acer XB272 offers blazing fast graphics at 240Hz with G-Sync in a 27-inch form factor and 1080p native resolution

Acer Predator XB272 Acer Predator XB272 review: It's worth the money if you need the gaming speed
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CNET
Published: 26.06.2017
Acer Predator XB272 review: It's worth the money if you need the gaming speed
4.0

The Predator XB272 is an above-average G-sync display that can keep up with your GeForce 1080.

Acer Predator XB272 Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors 2018 - Are They Worth...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 25.09.2018
Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors 2018 - Are They Worth...

The best 240Hz gaming monitors offer a ridiculously high refresh rate that can upgrade your viewing experience with fluidity and accuracy.

Acer Predator XB272 Acer Predator XB272 Review
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RelaxedTech
Published: 02.09.2017
Acer Predator XB272 Review
4.3

Today we review the Acer Predator XB272 which is a 27-inch 240 Hz G-Sync gaming monitor that retails for $680 on Amazon and comes with 3 years of warranty. It comes with a TN panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a fully adjustable stand, and supports NVIDIA's G-Sync tearing prevention technology.

Acer Predator XB272 Acer Predator XB272 review: Ultra high refresh rate for smooth gameplay
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Techaeris
Published: 19.08.2017
Acer Predator XB272 review: Ultra high refresh rate for smooth gameplay
3.6

While the high refresh rate makes for smooth gaming, the 1080p resolution on a 27

Acer Predator XB272 Acer Predator XB272 Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.11.2020
Acer Predator XB272 Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.7

The Acer predator XB272 is a 27” inch monitor with a Full HD resolution. It has a technology by Nvidia that provides vivid gameplay, so you can enjoy more

Acer Predator XB272 Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 01.04.2020
Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz Review
4.1

The Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz is a good 1440p monitor with a fast refresh rate, wide viewing angles, and outstanding low input lag. The stand has impressive e...

Acer Predator XB272 Your eyes can’t keep up with Acer’s ridiculously fast Predator XB272 monitor
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Digital Trends
Published: 10.08.2017
Your eyes can’t keep up with Acer’s ridiculously fast Predator XB272 monitor

Our Acer Predator XB272 review puts the monitor’s absurd 240Hz refresh rate through its paces. Do you really need a display this fast?

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