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Acer XB270HU

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4.1
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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:
3.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
20
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4.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
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Pros

  • excellent color reproduction and viewing angles
  • very responsive and perfect for gaming
  • you d expect is excellent

Cons

  • plasticky
  • glossy black finish and the stand itself is a little bit wobbly
  • the monitor is a little bit on the cooler color side

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • LED
  • 4 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer XB270HU - Pros & Cons

Acer XB270HU

Pros

  • excellent color reproduction and viewing angles
  • very responsive and perfect for gaming
  • you d expect is excellent
  • The movements are so smooth and having that IPS color reproduction
  • excellent screen and unique among Nvidia G-Sync monitors
  • excellent viewing angles and accurate colours
  • Viewing angles
  • meanwhile
  • are reasonably wide
  • Colours are vibrant and punchy
  • displaying 100 percent of the sRGB scale

Cons

  • plasticky
  • glossy black finish and the stand itself is a little bit wobbly
  • the monitor is a little bit on the cooler color side
  • there is no crosshair overlay
  • colour gamut is not as wide as professional-grade monitors'
  • monitor has only buttons
  • not a joystick
  • Best Nvidia G-Sync monitor
  • Nvidia G-Sync technology
  • G-Sync only works with Nvidia graphics cards
  • Connectivity is limited to a single DisplayPort

Acer XB270HU - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
4 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 XB270HU - 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)15.0 in
Height with stand21.97 in
Depth (with stand)9.72 in
Depth (without stand)2.44 in
Width (with stand)25.2 in
Weight246.92 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)100.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (BtW)4.0 ms
Response time4.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Power consumption (standby)0.35 W
Power consumption (typical)35.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Built-in camerano
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPno
HDMIyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold

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Acer XB270HU Acer - Editorial Reviews (20)

4.6
Based on 20 reviews
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Acer XB270HU Acer Predator XB270HU G-Sync monitor review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 29.06.2015
Acer Predator XB270HU G-Sync monitor review
5.0

With the best image quality we've ever seen from a gaming monitor, this Predator is at the top of the food chain

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU 27-Inch IPS 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 13.08.2015
Acer XB270HU 27-Inch IPS 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review

Acer's XB270HU is one of the only IPS screens that can run at 144Hz. We'll see how the G-Sync monitor fares in our video performance and gaming tests.

Acer XB270HU Acer delivers two speedy 27-inch gaming monitors
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CNET
Published: 03.01.2015
Acer delivers two speedy 27-inch gaming monitors

Acer double downs on G-Sync with two new gaming monitors.

Acer XB270HU Best gaming monitors you can buy right now depending on your favourite genre
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 29.07.2015
Best gaming monitors you can buy right now depending on your favourite genre

Most of the hardware you are using to build your new gaming desktop PC is somehow “pre-chosen” or you are at least well aware of what you want in your setup. When it comes to CPUs, the …

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU: Best Nvidia G-Sync monitor you can get
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The Straits Times
Published: 16.09.2015
Acer XB270HU: Best Nvidia G-Sync monitor you can get

The Acer XB270HU is the most expensive monitor in this round-up. At $1,099, it costs at least $100 more than the others.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU 27-inch 144Hz IPS G-Sync Gaming Monitor Review
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TweakTown
Published: 18.06.2015
Acer XB270HU 27-inch 144Hz IPS G-Sync Gaming Monitor Review
4.8

Acer made one of the best gaming monitors ever with its XB270HU. An IPS-based QHD resolution with NVIDIA G-Sync provides an awesome experience.

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU: Best Nvidia G-Sync monitor you can get
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digitalone.com.sg
Published: 17.09.2015
Acer XB270HU: Best Nvidia G-Sync monitor you can get

The Acer XB270HU is the most expensive monitor in this round-up. At $1,099, it costs at least $100 more than the others. However, it is probably the best choice now if you are considering a monitor that supports the Nvidia G-Sync technology. This is because it is the first Nvidia G-Sync monitor with an in-plane switching (IPS) panel display. As...

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU Review - 144hz and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 07.05.2016
Acer XB270HU Review - 144hz and...
4.7

Latest Price This monitor was announced way back in 2015 CES. At the time, it was an exclusive gaming monitor […]

Acer XB270HU Acer Predator XB270HU...
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Published: 20.01.2016
Acer Predator XB270HU...
4.8

Acer Predator XB270HU, full review including input lag, response time and refresh rate. Get it on Amazon at discount. IPS panel, 144 Hz, G-Sync, 4ms. 

Acer XB270HU Acer Predator XB270HU review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.10.2015
Acer Predator XB270HU review

Acer's smooth operator is ready for war

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU 27" 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review | The Tech Buyer's Guru
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Acer XB270HU 27" 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review | The Tech Buyer's Guru

Acer XB270HU Best gaming monitors in 2020
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pcgamer
Published: 03.11.2020
Best gaming monitors in 2020
4.6

These are the best gaming monitors that will fully immerse you within your favorite videogame worlds.

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU 27-Inch IPS 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 13.08.2015
Acer XB270HU 27-Inch IPS 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review

Acer's XB270HU is one of the only IPS screens that can run at 144Hz. We'll see how the G-Sync monitor fares in our video performance and gaming tests.

Acer XB270HU Acer XB270HU 27″ 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review | The Tech Buyer's Guru
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The Tech Buyer's Guru | Bringing tech to light
Published: 08.11.2020
Acer XB270HU 27″ 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review | The Tech Buyer's Guru
Acer XB270HU 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...

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