The combination of 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) and high refresh rate is something of a sweet spot for many users. Accessible, not too demanding and a broad range of models available. The Acer XB273U NV (XB273U NVbmiiprzx) offers this in IPS flavour. As a member of the Predator series it has the usual ‘gameresque’ aesthetic ... Read More
Update: Updated to include 280Hz ‘GW’ variant. Our review of the 144Hz ‘GP’ variant has been published. News piece below initially published 31st May 2020. Monitors with high refresh rate IPS panels have been around for a while and are now fairly ubiquitous. It’s only recently that these were available in ~24″ Full HD flavour. ... Read More
Acer are continuing to massively expand their range of gaming monitors, including a number of world firsts. The Acer XB323U GX (XB323UGX or XB323U GXbmiiphzx) offers a similar feature set to the XB323U GP, but increases the maximum refresh rate to 270Hz. Styling elements are identical. An Acer Predator aesthetic with some sharp lines and ... Read More
The 34″ 3440 x 1440 UltraWide resolution is enjoyable for both work and play and highly sought after by some users. The Acer X34 S (X34S) and X34 GS (X34GS) offers such a screen, with an IPS panel and a focus on high refresh rate output. The aesthetics are in-keeping with the Predator series to ... Read More
The 3440 x 1440 UltraWide resolution offers various attractive benefits for the desktop, movies and games that support it. The Acer XR343CK P (XR343CK PBMIIPPHUZX) offers this, with a new generation Nano IPS panel under the hood. The monitor offers that familiar Predator gaming aesthetic, with a fairly aggressive sharp-lined look. The stand base in ... Read More
For many, the combination of 2560 x 1440 resolution, 144Hz+ refresh rate and IPS-type panel is extremely desirable. The Acer XB273U GS (XB273UGS or XB273UGSbmiiprzx), of the Predator series, offers this attractive combination. It has the usual ‘sharp-lined’ style that the series is known for, along with a solid powder-coated metal ‘footing’ to the stand. ... Read More
