ViewSonic XG2703-GS vs Acer Predator XB271HU

[megabear]

I've been looking for a new monitor, and at first I was going to get ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q, but the reviews are a nightmare. So it came down to two below.

ViewSonic XG2703-GS - $700
Panel Type: IPS
Resolution: 2560 x 1440, 4ms
165 Hz
2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0
1x Display Port, 1 HDMI

Acer Predator XB271HU - $748
Panel Type: IPS
Resolution: 2560 x 1440, 4ms
144 Hz (Overclocking to 165 Hz, does that mean it's the same with ViewSonic?)
4x USB 3.0
1x Display Port, 1 HDMI

Am I missing something here or is ViewSonic a better product but lower price?? As far as aesthetics go I like both. Also how reliable are the two models?

 

[ryguybuddy]

The Acer has a higher refresh rate.

 

[megabear]

I just edited my post. It looks like Acer also reaches 165 Hz with Overclocking, though ViewSonic specs do not indicate whether 165 Hz is with Overclocking or not. I don't actually even know what that means lol.

Anyway, according to the specs they are both pretty much identical. Only difference is $50 and the two USB ports. I guess I have to rely on personal experiences at this point?

 

[rgd1101]

ViewSonic [strike] support both gsync[/strike] and freesync, wrong model
Acer only gsync

 

[megabear]

ViewSonic is gsync.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116827

 

[Zachyw]

I just edited my post. It looks like Acer also reaches 165 Hz with Overclocking, though ViewSonic specs do not indicate whether 165 Hz is with Overclocking or not. I don't actually even know what that means lol.

Anyway, according to the specs they are both pretty much identical. Only difference is $50 and the two USB ports. I guess I have to rely on personal experiences at this point?

Hi Megabear,

I find myself in your exact same position deciding between the two monitors. I was wondering if you ended up making a decision or trying them both out etc?

 

[Sherwin Ianne Caliva]

Which one did you buy?

 

[megabear]

I ended up winning ViewSonic XG2703-GS on a raffle! I was so happy, but then I realized I have AMD card and wasn't taking advantage of G-sync tech lol. God, I need to catch up on tech. NOW I'm debating whether to upgrade my AMD card to NVIDIA card or not...