Acer Releases New 500Hz Monitor For Gamers
The Predator screen is as fast as they come for gamers
Acer has released a new 500Hz monitor for high-performance gaming, as part of a wider refresh of its screen line-up.
The Acer Predator X27U F5 is a 27in OLED screen, with a 2,560 x 1,400 resolution and that super-fast refresh rate. It joins a growing number of gaming screens that are hitting the 500Hz barrier, with previous models from Dell Alienware and Samsung also hitting that speed, although some of those earlier models have been restricted to 24in panels with only Full HD resolution.
Screen technology is beginning to outpace the PC hardware it's connected to, with even the latest graphics chips struggling to hit the 500 frames per second needed to fully utilize the 500Hz refresh rate. While older, less demanding games such as Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant might be able to push past 500fps on high-end gaming rigs, you'd struggle to get anywhere near that level of performance in more demanding games such as Cyberpunk 2077.
That's not to say the 500Hz refresh rate is without merit. It should offer the smoothest possible visuals, no matter what game you're playing. And it means the screen is somewhat future proofed as graphics hardware continues to improve.
The Predator X27U ticks a lot of other boxes for gamers. It is calibrated with True 10Bit color and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which synchronizes the screen's refresh rate with that of the GPU, helping to eliminate stuttering and screen tearing.
The display also boasts VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certification and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
The screen will go on sale in Q3, priced at 899 Euros (just over $1,000).
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Acer is also releasing a new 27in 4K OLED model, the Predator X27 X. This one has its speed capped at 240Hz, but otherwise shares many of the same features as its faster rival. These include the True 10Bit color, support for AMD Freesync Premium Pro, and the same coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. This one is DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400-certified. Like its faster sibling, it also has a 0.03ms (GTG) response time.
This model is more expensive, priced at 1,099 Euros (around $1,230) and will also be released in the fall. Acer has been approached for full U.S. release dates and pricing.
For those less concerned with the absolute breakneck gaming performance and more focused on entertainment, Acer has also revamped its Nitro range.
The Acer Nitro GA321QK P is a 31.5in 4K display, with a refresh rate of 165Hz and 0.05ms response time. There's also a new ultrawide 34in sibling, the GA341CUR W0, which has a faster refresh rate of 240Hz, which is plenty enough for most gaming rigs.
Both of the Nitro screens support Google TV, making them a more versatile device for watching content than the pure performance Predator displays. They also have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and support for Google Cast, so you can mirror content from nearby phones or laptops without needing a wired connection.
Acer hasn't released price or availability details for these screens at the time of writing.
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