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Comparison between Acer Predator XB323U vs MSI Optix MAG281URF

General Info
Model Number Acer Predator XB323U MSI Optix MAG281URF
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2020 2021
Brand Acer MSI
Model Series MAG
Model Number Predator XB323U Optix MAG281URF
Alias XB323U
XB323 U
Display
Screen Size Class 32" (inches) 28" (inches)
Diagonal Size 31.57 in
80.2 cm
801.858 mm
2.63 ft
28 in
71.1 cm
711.2 mm
2.33 ft
Screen Width 27.51 in
69.9 cm
698.88 mm
2.29 ft
24.45 in
62.1 cm
620.928 mm
2.04 ft
Screen Height 15.48 in
39.3 cm
393.12 mm
1.29 ft
13.44 in
34.1 cm
341.28 mm
1.12 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.161 mm
Screen Pixel Density 93 ppi 157 ppi
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 95%
sRGB 124 %
Adobe RGB 1998 99 %
Screen Brightness 350 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 1000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Weight 5.8 kg
13 lbs
4.8 kg
11 lbs
Case Width with Stand 21.96 in
55.8 cm
557.79 mm
1.83 ft
25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
Case Height with Stand 15.66 in
39.8 cm
397.84 mm
1.31 ft
16.07 in
40.8 cm
408.22 mm
1.34 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.3 in
23.6 cm
236.27 mm
0.78 ft
9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.68 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 7.7 kg
17 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
4 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.1 (CEC)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features HDR Ultra
Low Blue Light
Nvidia G-SYNC Technology
Adaptive-Sync Technology
Flicker-free technology
Crosshair
Frameless design
Optix Scope
Less Blue Light Premium
MPRT Sync
Rapid IPS
Picture-by-Picture
MSI Mystic Light
KVM 2.0
5-way OSD navigation joystick
Picture-in-Picture
Night Vision
Adaptive-Sync technology
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 21.96 in
55.8 cm
557.79 mm
1.83 ft
25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 0 ° 90 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 45 °
Right Swivel 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 25 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 165 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-B cable (optional)
Certificates and Standards
Licenses EnergyStar EyeSafe Certified
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 90 %
Internal Storage Temperature 20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000
Acer Predator XB323U MSI Optix MAG281URF