Acer XB273U GX 270Hz WQHD IPS model
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The monitor features a 27″ 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) IPS-type panel; the AU Optronics M270DAN08.0 AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) panel more specifically. This has a matte anti-glare screen surface, 1000:1 static contrast and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. A 270Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync. This includes Nvidia’s ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ and AMD FreeSync, with a 48 – 270Hz variable refresh rate range (plus LFC) assumed. 10-bit colour (8-bit + FRC) is supported and the monitor is factory calibrated with an average DeltaE <2 promised. A flicker-free Quantum Dot LED (Quantum Dots + blue LED) backlight is used, with generous ~99% Adobe RGB coverage for strong vibrancy and saturation potential plus a 400 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. Acer 'Bluelight Shield' Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included for more relaxing viewing. The monitor supports VESA DisplayHDR 400, the lowest level that VESA certifies for. This allows the monitor to respond to HDR10 content, putting its colour gamut to good use and allowing the use of a 10-bit colour signal (with the help of GPU dithering). It does not necessitate a very high brightness levels or local dimming, so is far from a 'full fat' HDR experience. Although this model does include 16 dimming zones according to user reports, providing a situational boost to contrast.
The monitor has a specified 1ms or ‘up to 0.5ms’ grey to grey response time, which as usual you shouldn’t put too much weight on. The VRB (Visual Response Boost) strobe backlight setting is included as an alternative to Adaptive-Sync. The included stand offers tilt, height (100mm or 3.94 inches) and pivot adjustment (90° rotation into portrait). The screen can be quickly detached from the stand with a quick-release mechanism, revealing 100 x 100mm VESA holes. Most of the ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C (DP Alt Mode plus 65W PD), 2 USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 2 additional USB 3.0 ports are located on the left side of the monitor. 2 x 2W speakers are also included, for basic sound output.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$700.
