Acer’s Five New Predator and Nitro Monitors Span 3D, 5K and 540Hz

Acer’s five refreshed gaming monitors make distinct bets on resolution, speed and display technology. The Predator models bring 3D eye-tracking and a fast QD-OLED panel, while the Nitro range includes two 5K options and a QHD screen rated for up to 540Hz. That spread gives buyers more to compare than a single flagship specification: the best fit depends on whether detail, motion or a different way to view games matters most.

All five monitors support AMD FreeSync Premium or Premium Pro. Acer lists NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support for the Predator XB273K 3D, Predator X34 F1, Nitro XV345CKR P and Nitro XV273U F5. Pricing and availability have not been announced, so buyers can compare the stated features now but can’t yet weigh them against local prices or release timing.

Predator brings 3D and QD-OLED

The 27-inch Predator XB273K 3D combines 4K UHD resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate and 3D eye-tracking. Its onboard AI model uses the graphics power of a connected device to turn standard 2D content into 3D. That means games don’t need to have been built specifically for 3D, though Acer hasn’t provided performance figures or explained how the conversion affects image quality.

Acer’s SpatialLabs 3D Hub app manages 3D modes and device synchronisation, and provides access to titles with native 3D support. The display also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is G-SYNC Compatible. For buyers drawn to 3D, the key question will be how well the effect works with the games and setup they already use; the listed specifications establish the feature set but don’t answer that through hands-on results.

The 34-inch Predator X34 F1 takes a more familiar route for a gaming display, pairing a curved 21:9 screen with QD-OLED. Its WQHD resolution is 3440 x 1440, the curve is 1800R, and the refresh rate reaches 360Hz. Acer specifies a 0.03ms GTG response time, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, Delta E<2 and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500.

The panel uses a five-layer blue-emission design Acer calls QD-OLED Penta Tandem. The company says the construction is intended to improve brightness and efficiency and extend screen life; those are design aims, not independent test results. FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible certification and variable refresh rate support round out the gaming features. Acer also lists BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless and Low-dimming for longer sessions.

Nitro prioritises pixels or speed

The curved 34-inch Nitro XV345CKR P puts 5K WUHD resolution—5120 x 2160—on a VA panel with Mini LED backlighting across 1,344 zones. It reaches 180Hz at that resolution, with DFR switching to 360Hz at WFHD. The change in resolution is part of the trade-off: buyers get a higher refresh rate by moving to a lower-resolution mode.

Acer lists VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, 95% DCI-P3 coverage and Delta E<2. The combination of a high pixel count, local dimming and a faster lower-resolution mode makes this the most varied resolution-and-speed proposition in the Nitro group. How well the Mini LED backlight controls bright and dark areas in actual scenes will require viewing the screen in use.

The 31.5-inch Nitro XV320QX offers 5K resolution at 5120 x 2880 and 165Hz. DFR raises the refresh rate to 330Hz at QHD, while the fast liquid crystal IPS panel is rated for a response time of up to 0.5ms GTG. Acer specifies 95% DCI-P3 coverage and Acer HDR400, and includes an Acer Smart Dial and infrared remote.

Here, as with the XV345CKR P, the faster mode comes with a resolution reduction. The XV320QX’s 5K mode may appeal to buyers who want more workspace or fine detail alongside gaming, while QHD at 330Hz offers a separate option for play where motion is the priority. Acer hasn’t supplied further details about how DFR is selected or what content requirements apply.

The 27-inch Nitro XV273U F5 is the lineup’s speed-focused option. It runs QHD, or 2560 x 1440, at up to 540Hz; DFR reaches up to 1000Hz at HD. Those top rates come with lower resolution at the highest settings, a meaningful choice for buyers deciding how much image detail to trade for refresh rate.

Acer lists 95% DCI-P3 coverage, Delta E<2 and VESA DisplayHDR 600. Dual light bars and VRB Pro add to its feature list. Its black bezels contrast with a white rear and base, giving the monitor a different look from an all-dark setup. The listed specifications make it the clearest pick for shoppers focused on maximum refresh rate, while the two 5K Nitro screens put more emphasis on resolution.

Price and availability remain unknown

Acer hasn’t announced pricing or availability for any of the five monitors, and no regional release details are provided. That leaves an important part of the buying decision unresolved: the higher-resolution and OLED features will need to be judged against each model’s eventual price and local release timing. For now, the lineup’s clearest dividing line is its intended use, from the XB273K 3D’s eye-tracked display to the XV273U F5’s high refresh rate and the Nitro models’ 5K modes.

More information is available from Acer.