Acer has announced a new lineup of Predator and Nitro gaming monitors at Computex. With these products, the company is targeting every kind of gamer. From immersive 3D gaming displays to ultra-fast esports monitors with refresh rates reaching 1000Hz, the new lineup focuses heavily on speed, display quality, and modern gaming technologies.
The wider global launches are planned for late 2026 and early 2027.
The most interesting product in the lineup is the new Predator XB273K 3D. This 27-inch monitor brings glasses-free 3D gaming using eye-tracking technology and Acer’s SpatialLabs platform.
Unlike older 3D monitors that required native 3D game support or special glasses, Acer says the display can use an onboard AI model to convert standard 2D content into 3D visuals. The monitor combines that with 4K resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate.
3D gaming has struggled for years because of limited support and poor user experience, but companies are now trying AI-powered approaches to revive the concept. Whether gamers will actually adopt it remains unclear, but Acer is betting that better hardware and AI processing can finally make 3D gaming practical again.
Predator XB273K 3D Key Specs
- 27-inch IPS display
- 4K UHD resolution
- 180Hz refresh rate
- AI-powered 2D-to-3D conversion
- SpatialLabs 3D Hub support
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- 0.5ms GTG response time
- 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Dual 5W speakers
- HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports
- Peak brightness: 400 nits
For competitive gamers, Acer introduced the Predator X34 F1. This is a 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and an extremely fast 0.03ms response time. The monitor uses Samsung’s latest QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel technology with a five-layer blue emission structure. Acer says this improves brightness, efficiency, and panel lifespan.
The display also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, and a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio with 1800R curvature.
OLED gaming monitors are becoming one of the biggest trends in the PC gaming market because they offer much better contrast, HDR performance, and response times compared to traditional LCD displays. However, prices are still high, which means these monitors remain mostly aimed at enthusiasts and esports players.
Predator X34 F1 Key Specs
- 34-inch curved QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel
- WQHD 3440×1440 resolution
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms GTG response time
- 1800R curvature
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- 99% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Peak HDR brightness: 1300 nits
- USB-C with 65W charging
- Dual 5W speakers
Acer also announced the Nitro XV345CKR P, a 34-inch curved gaming monitor designed more for mainstream and casual gamers. It features a massive 5K WUHD resolution along with Mini LED backlighting and Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) technology.
The display can run at 180Hz in full resolution mode or switch to 360Hz at lower WFHD resolution.
This dual-mode approach is becoming increasingly common in gaming monitors. It allows users to choose between maximum image quality for cinematic games or extremely high refresh rates for competitive shooters.
Acer Nitro XV345CKR P Key Specs
- 34-inch curved VA panel
- 5K WUHD 5120×2160 resolution
- 180Hz refresh rate
- DFR mode for 360Hz at WFHD
- Mini LED backlighting with 1344 zones
- VESA DisplayHDR 1000
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- USB-C with 65W charging
- Dual 5W speakers
Another interesting monitor is the Nitro XV320QX. It offers a 31.5-inch 5K display with 165Hz refresh rate support. With DFR enabled, users can switch to 330Hz at QHD resolution.
This monitor seems targeted not just at gamers but also at content creators who want both ultra-high resolution and high refresh rate gaming in a single display.
Acer Nitro XV320QX Key Specs
- 31.5-inch IPS display
- 5K 5120×2880 resolution
- 165Hz refresh rate
- DFR mode for 330Hz at QHD
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- 0.5ms GTG response time
- 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Acer HDR400 support
- DisplayPort 2.1
- Acer Smart Dial and IR remote
- Dual 2W speakers
However, the craziest product in the lineup is probably the Nitro XV273U F5. This 27-inch monitor supports QHD resolution at up to 540Hz. With DFR enabled, it can reportedly reach an incredible 1000Hz refresh rate at HD resolution.
Right now, most gamers probably do not need 1000Hz displays. Even many esports professionals still use 240Hz or 360Hz monitors. But monitor makers are clearly entering a refresh-rate race similar to what happened with smartphone cameras and charging speeds.
Acer Nitro XV273U F5 Key Specs
- 27-inch IPS display
- QHD 2560×1440 resolution
- Up to 540Hz refresh rate
- DFR mode for 1000Hz at HD resolution
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- 0.5ms GTG response time
- VESA DisplayHDR 600
- 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- VRB Pro support
- Dual 2W speakers
- HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports
At these extremely high refresh rates, improvements become increasingly difficult for average users to notice. Still, professional esports players often chase even the smallest latency advantages possible.
What is also noticeable in Acer’s new lineup is how technologies once considered premium are slowly becoming standard. Features like G-SYNC compatibility, Mini LED backlighting, HDR certification, OLED panels, and ultra-fast response times are now appearing across multiple price categories.
The gaming monitor market has become extremely competitive over the past few years. ASUS, MSI, Samsung, LG, Alienware, and Acer are all aggressively pushing new panel technologies, faster refresh rates, and hybrid gaming-creator displays.
Pricing for Acer’s new monitors starts at:
- Predator XB273K 3D: $1299.99
- Predator X34 F1: $1099.99
- Nitro XV345CKR P: $899.99
- Nitro XV320QX: $1099.99
- Nitro XV273U F5: $699.99
Most models will start rolling out globally between Q3 2026 and Q1 2027, depending on region.
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