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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 2 | 2025, January (US pre-orders from January 28, 2025); Europe press release March 10, 2025; Australia April 14, 2025 |
| Released | Expected Q1 2027 | Release date not recorded |
| Status | Announced | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | — | Black bezels, white rear plastic, silver metal stand |
| Compatibility | — | Mac-oriented: Display Pilot 2 enables brightness/volume control from the Mac keyboard; ICCsync matches colour with MacBooks; Thunderbolt 4 90W charges a 14-inch MacBook Pro |
| Launch Price | — | INR 1,02,500 (India introductory launch price, May 2025) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,099.99 (US launch price) | — |
| Models | XB253Q U1 | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,540,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,496,800 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS2 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness Measured | — | 485 nits SDR (PCWorld) |
| Color Accuracy | — | 100%+ sRGB, 100%+ DCI-P3, 89% AdobeRGB; 2070:1 contrast; gamma 2.1; 6700K (PCWorld) |
DESIGN AND BUILD6 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (with stand) | — | 427.58-577.58 x 614 x 242.07 mm (H x W x D) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Screen Size | 24.5 inches | 27 inches |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt, height, swivel, pivot | Tilt -5° to 20°, swivel 30°/30°, pivot 90°, height 150 mm |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | — | 8.3 kg (5.6 kg without stand) |
DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION12 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits (typical and HDR peak) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit + FRC (1.07 billion colors) | 1.07 billion colors |
| Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB | 98% P3, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709; Delta E ≤2 (average) |
| Contrast Ratio | 100,000,000:1 (ACM) | 2000:1 (native) |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR 400 (450 nits peak in HDR) | HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Pixel Density | — | 218 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 1000Hz (native) | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 5120 x 2880 (5K) |
| Response Time | 0.3ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Semi-glossy, circular polariser | Nano Matte |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° | 178°/178° |
GAMING FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | — |
CONNECTIVITY6 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Out | — | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Ethernet / KVM | — | Built-in KVM switch |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Hub | — | 2x USB-A (10Gbps, 4.5W), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, 7.5W), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, 7.5W) downstream |
| USB-C | — | Thunderbolt 4 in (90W power delivery) + Thunderbolt 4 out (15W, daisy chain); USB-C upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2, data only) |
POWER3 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | — | 40 W normal, 230 W max, <0.5 W sleep |
| Power Supply | — | Built-in |
| Voltage | — | 100-240V |
EXTRAS AND FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Predator XB253Q U1 | PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care | — | Flicker-free, Low Blue Light; TÜV Flicker-free, Low Blue Light, Reflection Free |
| Other Features | Visual Response Boost (VRB) Pro | Hotkey Puck G3; factory calibration report; Pantone and Pantone SkinTone Validated; CalMAN Verified; Uniformity Technology; ICCsync; M-Book, DICOM, CAD/CAM, Animation, Darkroom modes; PiP/PbP; Auto Pivot; Display Pilot 2 and Palette Master Ultimate software |
| Speakers | — | 2x 3W |