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Acer Predator XB281HK

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User ratings:
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
8
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8 editorial reviews
Acer's Predator lineup of gaming products marked the company's return to the high-end gaming market. The Predator 17 is a beast of a gaming laptop, and this product here, the Predator XB281HK, is quite a monitorRead more
In the past few months, Taiwanese PC maker Acer has launched a slew of gaming products with the Predator brand.. Read more at straitstimes.com.Read more
1ms 4K Monitors are popular among gamers because they are less blurry than their more expensive counterparts which have IPS and VA panels.Read more
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Pros

  • excellent stand with complete articulation making it easy to find a comfortable position
  • decent performance in imaging quality and responsiveness
  • better colors

Cons

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  • 4K monitors are still limited to 60Hz
  • its bezel is much thicker than many of its competitors'

Key specs

  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 28 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer Predator XB281HK - Pros & Cons

Acer Predator XB281HK

Pros

  • excellent stand with complete articulation making it easy to find a comfortable position
  • decent performance in imaging quality and responsiveness
  • better colors
  • contrast
  • and viewing angles
  • rich
  • accurate colors and smooth G-Sync motion handling
  • Color accuracy was very good in our tests
  • Superb gaming
  • color
  • and gray-scale performance

Cons

  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • 4K monitors are still limited to 60Hz
  • its bezel is much thicker than many of its competitors'
  • XB281HK's display looks washed out
  • It has five buttons but is not as intuitive as other monitors
  • Nvidia G-Sync technology
  • thick bezel
  • finicky controls and high price
  • The monitor has poor black uniformity
  • come cheap
  • and it only has two video inputs

Acer Predator XB281HK - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
28 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7570 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Acer Predator XB281HK - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size28.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (without stand)16.34 in
Depth (with stand)10.55 in
Width (with stand)25.94 in
Weight267.02 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions3840x2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
VESA mountyes
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Power
Energy efficiency classC
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)49.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Built-in camerano
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDMI ports quantity1
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotno
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATNone

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Acer Predator XB281HK Acer - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Acer Predator XB281HK Lightning Review: Acer Predator XB281HK Gaming Monitor
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Lowyat.NET
Published: 08.03.2016
Lightning Review: Acer Predator XB281HK Gaming Monitor

Acer's Predator lineup of gaming products marked the company's return to the high-end gaming market. The Predator 17 is a beast of a gaming laptop, and this product here, the Predator XB281HK, is quite a monitor

Acer Predator XB281HK A monitor suitable for action games
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The Straits Times
Published: 17.02.2016
A monitor suitable for action games

In the past few months, Taiwanese PC maker Acer has launched a slew of gaming products with the Predator brand.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Acer Predator XB281HK Best 4K 1ms Monitors – Budget Friendly and Responsive Displays for...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 28.05.2018
Best 4K 1ms Monitors – Budget Friendly and Responsive Displays for...

1ms 4K Monitors are popular among gamers because they are less blurry than their more expensive counterparts which have IPS and VA panels.

Acer Predator XB281HK A monitor suitable for action games
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digitalone.com.sg
Published: 18.02.2016
A monitor suitable for action games

Acer display boasts 4K resolution with tech promising to remove screen tearing, stutter. In the past few months, Taiwanese PC maker Acer has launched a slew of gaming products with the Predator brand. Among them is the Acer XB281HK monitor, which boasts a 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) screen resolution and support for Nvidia's G-Sync technology. This technology promises to...

Acer Predator XB281HK 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 XB281HK Acer Predator XB271HK Review
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PCMAG
Published: 27.01.2016
Acer Predator XB271HK Review
4.0

It may be pricey, but the Acer Predator XB271HK is a 27-inch Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) gaming monitor that comes up big in terms of performance, features, and style.

Acer Predator XB281HK Acer Predator X38 175Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Bigger Really Is Better
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 22.03.2021
Acer Predator X38 175Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Bigger Really Is Better

A big, fast, curved performer

Acer Predator XB281HK Acer Predator XB281HK 4K Monitor Review
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filmora.wondershare.com
Published: 27.06.2017
Acer Predator XB281HK 4K Monitor Review

In this article, we will take a deep review to show you more detailed information about the Acer Predator XB281HK 4K Monitor.

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