Acer unveils Predator XB253Q U1 with 1000Hz refresh rate and expands monitor lineup
Acer announced a new monitor lineup spanning its Predator, Acer Nitro, and Acer ProDesigner portfolios, with products targeting competitive gaming, high-resolution entertainment, and professional content creation.
The lineup is led by the Predator XB253Q U1, which Acer presents as its first Full HD gaming monitor with a 1000Hz refresh rate. The 24.5-inch display is positioned for competitive gaming and esports, where the company is emphasizing motion clarity and response speed.
Predator XB253Q U1 reaches 1000Hz at Full HD
The Predator XB253Q U1 uses a 24.5-inch IPS panel with a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 at 1000Hz. It also includes Acer Visual Response Boost Pro, or VRB Pro, which is designed to reduce motion blur and ghosting in fast-moving scenes.
The display is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified and incorporates Circular Polarizer technology, which Acer says is intended to reduce glare and eye strain during longer gaming sessions. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible.
Predator X32 V3 introduces QD-OLED Penta Tandem
The 31.5-inch Predator X32 V3 uses a QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel with a five-layer emission structure designed to improve brightness and efficiency while extending panel longevity, according to Acer.
It delivers 3840 × 2160 resolution at 180Hz and carries VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. Acer also lists Delta E<1 color accuracy and 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible technologies and offers a listed response time of 0.03 ms GTG.
Predator XB273K V7 switches between 4K and 500Hz
Predator XB273K V7 is a 27-inch IPS monitor built around Dynamic Frequency and Resolution technology. It operates at 3840 × 2160 and 160Hz in its standard mode and can switch to 1920 × 1080 at up to 500Hz for more competitive gaming.
The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, while Delta E<1 color accuracy is intended to make it suitable for creative workloads as well as gaming.
Acer also includes a Smart Dial for adjusting settings such as brightness, contrast, and input selection without reaching behind the monitor.
Acer Nitro XV275X P combines 5K and Mini LED
The 27-inch Acer Nitro XV275X P combines 5120 × 2880 resolution with 2304-zone Mini LED backlighting and VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification.
Its standard mode runs at 5K and 165Hz, while DFR allows users to switch to QHD at up to 330Hz. The monitor also offers a minimum response time of 0.5 ms GTG and supports AMD FreeSync Premium.
Color coverage reaches 99% Adobe RGB, 99% sRGB, and 99% DCI-P3, with Delta E<2 accuracy. Connectivity includes USB Type-C with 90W power delivery, while KVM, picture-in-picture, and picture-by-picture features are included for productivity use.
Nitro XZ340CKR P targets ultrawide gaming
The Acer Nitro XZ340CKR P is a curved 34-inch display with a baseline resolution of 5120 × 2160 at 180Hz. Through DFR, users can switch to 2560 × 1080 at up to 360Hz for competitive gameplay.
The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10 and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
Tri-mode DFR reaches 520Hz
The Acer Nitro XV275U Z2 is a 27-inch Mini LED monitor with 1152 local-dimming zones and tri-mode DFR. It can operate at QHD and 275Hz, FHD and 360Hz, or HD and 520Hz.
It also offers a minimum 0.5 ms GTG response time, Acer HDR1000, 97% DCI-P3 coverage, and 95% Adobe RGB coverage.
ProDesigner PE270X P targets professional creators
For professional creative work, Acer introduced the 27-inch ProDesigner PE270X P with 5120 × 2880 resolution and factory-calibrated Delta E<1 color accuracy.
The monitor combines a 2304-zone Mini LED backlight with VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification and covers 99% Adobe RGB, 99% sRGB, and 99% DCI-P3.
It also includes USB Type-C with 90W power delivery, Auto KVM, and an ErgoStand. Its native refresh rate reaches 165Hz at 5K, while DFR enables QHD at up to 330Hz.
Pricing and availability
Predator XB253Q U1 will be available in EMEA in Q1 2027 starting at USD 1,099, while Predator X32 V3 is also scheduled for Q1 2027 starting at USD 899.
Predator XB273K V7 is scheduled for EMEA availability in Q4 2026 starting at USD 449. Acer Nitro XV275X P follows in Q1 2027 starting at USD 1,199.
Acer Nitro XZ340CKR P is scheduled for Q4 2026 starting at USD 699, while Nitro XV275U Z2 arrives in the same quarter from USD 329.
Nitro XV270U Z3 is planned for Q1 2027 starting at USD 299, while ProDesigner PE270X P is scheduled for Q1 2027 at a starting price of USD 1,299.
