Acer’s new 28-inch Nitro monitor was designed for next-gen consoles

Right now, the choices are pretty slim for those looking for an HDMI 2.1 monitor to pair with a new PS5 or Xbox Series console, but that’s about to change thanks in part to the latest 28-inch Nitro monitor from Acer.

Featuring a 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response, the $ 900 Nitro XV282K KV combines support for VRR or variable refresh rates when is connected to one of the new next generation consoles. Alternatively, for PC gamers, the Nitro XV282K KV also comes with AMD FreeSync Premium, while the monitor’s new TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certification has been added to help reduce harmful blue light.

With 90% coverage of the DCI-PR color gamut and a 100 million-to-1 contrast ratio, the Nitro XV282K KV should produce rich colors and good contrast. While not super powerful, the Nitro XV282K KV even comes with two built-in 2-watt stereo speakers, so next-gen console owners won’t be limited to just audio headphones.

And, of course, the Nitro XV282K KV comes with an HDMI 2.1 port, which is needed to unlock the ability of the PS5 and Xbox Series X to output 4K / 120 fps gaming on a connected display. So while the Nitro XV282K KV is a bit pricey at $ 900, for people hoping to get the best performance from their next-gen console, Acer’s latest Nitro monitor looks like a serious contender.

Besides the new Nitro XV282K KV, Acer is also offering two other new monitors for the PC consumer in the new 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX.

The larger Predator XB323QK NV starts at $ 1,200 and comes with 3840 x 2160 4K resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, and VESA HDR400 certification. And while it does not support AMD FreeSync, Acer claims that the Predator XB323QK NV is Nvidia G-Sync compatible.

Meanwhile, the smaller 27-inch Predator XB273U NX starts at $ 1,100 and caters to competitive gamers with a 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution, 0.5ms response time, and 240Hz refresh rate. that can be overclocked to 275Hz. Like its big brother, the XB273U NX also features an IPS panel with VESA HDR400 certification, with the small 27-inch monitor boasting a discrete Nvidia G-Sync module as a bonus supporting New reflex latency analyzer from Nvidia system, which attempts to calculate the time it takes for your PC and peripherals to detect input in order to increase responsiveness.

In North America, all three monitors are expected to go on sale sometime in May, the Nitro XV282K KV starting at $ 900 and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX and the 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV respectively at $ 1,100 and $ 1,200.

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