Acer’s latest gaming monitors include its first with HDMI 2.1

As part of Acer’s CES 2021 announcements, the company announced that it had three new gaming monitors released in May. In terms of specs, the standout product is the new Nitro XV28, a 28-inch 4K monitor with an IPS display and 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync Premium. It’s Acer’s first gaming monitor to use HDMI 2.1 ports, giving it the specifications (assuming you’re using an HDMI 2.1 compatible cable) to support up to 4K at 120 fps with a variable refresh rate (VRR).

So not only is it a solid option for PC gamers who are hoping to get the most out of their Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, it is an option that PS5 and Xbox Series X owners can be just as well. enthusiastic. In terms of port selection, this one has two HDMI ports (both are 2.1), one DisplayPort, one USB-C port capable of charging 65W PD, four USB Type-A 3.0 ports, and one USB Type-A port. B to feed them. USB ports.

Acer will sell the XV28 for $ 899, which is certainly not cheap, but not unusual for a 4K display with fast refresh rates. If you want one that really fits your desk, it might be worth it. While it’s hard not to think that for about the same price at a sale, you could get a 55-inch Vizio 4K OLED TV that also supports HDMI 2.1 – though some reports say its VRR advertised does not yet work. Meanwhile, Acer claims that the XV28 will have “hassle-free support” for the latest 4K 120Hz consoles with VRR.

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Ads for Acer’s other two monitors are no longer affordable, but some high-end features are missing from the Nitro XV28. The Predator XB27 costs $ 1,099 and has a 27-inch QHD IPS panel with HDR400 capability, the lowest rung of the DisplayHDR standard that can reach a peak brightness of 400 cd / m2 – effectively 400 nits, low enough for not be your choice if you actually buy for HDR. It can operate at a native refresh rate of 240Hz with overclocking up to 275Hz and a response time of 0.5ms.

It comes with an integrated Nvidia G-Sync module. In addition to the various benefits it provides for keeping your gameplay powered by Nvidia GPU, in this case it enables Nvidia’s Reflex technology which analyzes and optimizes latency across all of your connected accessories. This monitor has two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, one trio of USB Type-A 3.0 ports, one single USB Type-A 2.0 port, and one USB Type-B port for powering the USB ports.

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Finally, the Predator XB32 is a 31.5-inch 4K IPS display that’s G-Sync compatible (an update to GeForce Experience will allow it to play better with modern Nvidia GPUs). It has a native 144Hz refresh rate and also HDR400, if you want that slightly more vibrant picture in apps that support it. This model will sell for $ 1199. It has two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, a single USB-C port with 65W PD charging, and four USB Type-A 3.0 ports with one USB Type-B port to power them.

These all seem like solid, albeit pricey, choices if you really love games and want features that can improve visual fidelity in a number of ways. The Nitro XB23 and Predator XB27 are the most attractive on a technical level, each with a few great features that set them apart from what is out there today. However, we do not yet have the full specs, and given that they will be released each time in May, there may be competitive models on the market by then.