Acer Predator XB253Q 24.5"
A 300Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium on a 24.5-inch IPS panel deliver fluid, tear-free gameplay for fast-paced titles. Despite a modest 250-nit brightness, the monitor’s 99% sRGB coverage and fully adjustable stand with height, swivel, tilt, and pivot add versatility. This display is ideal for esports competitors and competitive gamers who demand the lowest latency and highest motion clarity over higher resolution.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer Predator XB253Q 24.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Dell S S2725QC | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | SANSUI 27 inch | MSI Optix MAG342CQR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.5 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 300 | 165 | 120 | 300 | 200 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Predator XB253Q 24.5" | 57.4 | 40.4 | 36.2 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 90.5 | 67.8 | 55.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.1 | 77.3 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 78.1 | 99.9 | 86.4 |
| Dell S S2725QC Compare | 74 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 72.4 | 44.3 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.3 | 77.3 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 79.9 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.1 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 85.4 | 77.8 | 91.2 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 73.1 | 82.4 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 74 | 96.9 | 86.4 |
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