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Conclusion

As I review more dual refresh gaming monitors, I’m still not convinced of their benefit. 32-inch models go quite soft in FHD mode, and I don’t find the improved response to be worth the reduction in detail that comes with it. But at 27 inches, the switch is more palatable. It’s a viable way to get better performance if your video card can’t maintain 160fps in 4K resolution.

With or without its 320 Hz feature, the Acer Predator XB273K V5 is an excellent gaming monitor. It’s fast and smooth with excellent overdrive and a usable backlight strobe for blur reduction. It’s reasonably accurate out of the box and pro-level with calibration. It has solid color volume with average coverage of DCI-P3. As a 4K 27-inch monitor, it boasts terrific pixel density with an impressive 168ppi.

It also has plenty of features for both gaming and graphics pros. A complete set of gamut modes, two-point white balance, and precise adjustability make it well-suited for Photoshop or other creative tasks. And again, there’s that pixel density that makes photos look their best.

The XB273K V5 is also a superb value. For $380, you’re getting an extremely capable display that can play games and get through work with equal satisfaction. If you’re looking to add 4K to your system but don’t have the bread for OLED, the Acer Predator XB273K V5 is a great choice. Definitely check it out.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.