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Acer - Predator X32 X3 vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)

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Predator X32 X3ACERRENDER
Probe A
Acer
Predator X32 X3
73.2/ 100B
Performance84· 45%
Panel61· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)SAMSUNGRENDER
Probe B
Samsung
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
59.3/ 100C
Performance68· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the Predator X32 X3 and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the Predator X32 X3 comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on several specs. Overall, the Predator X32 X3 scores 73.2 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Predator X32 X3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Predator X32 X3 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.

The ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Predator X32 X3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Acer - Predator X32 X3 wins

  • Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
  • Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
  • Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
  • Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
  • Has G-Sync.
  • Has FreeSync.
  • Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).

Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecAcer - Predator X32 X3Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Screen size32 "lead27 "
Panel typeOLEDleadIPS
Resolution4K5Klead
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Curvedfalsefalse

Performance

SpecAcer - Predator X32 X3Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Refresh rate240 Hzlead60 Hz
Response time (GtG)0.03 mslead5 ms
Peak brightness1000 nitslead600 nits
DCI-P3 coverage99 %99 %
HDRtruetrue
G-Synctrueleadfalse
FreeSynctrueleadfalse

Connectivity

SpecAcer - Predator X32 X3Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
HDMI ports2lead1
DisplayPort ports1lead0
USB-C inputtruetrue
USB-C Power Delivery90 W90 W
KVMtrueleadfalse
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has higher refresh rate, Predator X32 X3 or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

Predator X32 X3 refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.

Which has faster response time, Predator X32 X3 or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

Predator X32 X3 responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.

Does Predator X32 X3 or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+

Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Predator X32 X3, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).

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