Acer has just expanded its gaming and smart monitor lineup with some exciting new additions, catering to everyone from hardcore gamers to remote workers. The company has introduced its latest Predator and Nitro UltraSpeed gaming monitors, as well as two smart monitors designed for productivity and entertainment. Here’s what you can expect.

Acer Nitro UltraSpeed monitors

First up are the Nitro UltraSpeed monitors, which prioritize blazing-fast refresh rates for an ultra-smooth gaming experience.

Acer Nitro XV240 F6

This 24-inch display is all about speed. With a 1080p resolution and an eye-popping 600Hz refresh rate, it’s one of the fastest gaming monitors you’ll find on the market. Perfect for competitive players who value every frame, the monitor also boasts a lightning-fast 0.1ms GTG response time. It’s equipped with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification for enhanced color and contrast, supports AMD FreeSync Premium to eliminate screen tearing, and covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It’s also one of the few TN panel monitors Acer announced, which helps with that breakneck response time.

Acer Nitro XV270 F5

Moving up to a 27-inch display, the XV270 F5 offers a 520Hz refresh rate and FHD (1080p) resolution. While it has a slightly slower 0.5ms GTG response time, it still delivers a smooth gaming experience. Like the XV240, it features HDR10 support and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, helping bring out vivid colors and deep blacks. The screen maxes out at 400 nits of brightness.

Acer Nitro XV270U F5

If you want more pixels, the XV270U F5 offers a WQHD resolution (2560×1440) and a 500Hz refresh rate. You’ll get the same response time and HDR features as the XV270 F5, but with a bit more real estate for your games. Brightness dips slightly to 250 nits, but it makes up for it with a wider 99% sRGB color gamut support for more accurate color reproduction.

Acer Smart monitors

Acer isn’t just catering to gamers; it’s also targeting content creators and remote workers with its new smart monitors.

Acer CS322QK

This 31.5-inch 4K monitor is designed for those who work from home or love streaming content. It’s got a sharp 4K resolution, 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut for accurate colors, and HDR10 support to enhance contrast and brightness. It’s not built for high-refresh gaming, though, with a more standard 60Hz refresh rate. Still, with 350 nits of brightness, it’s more than capable of handling everything from video editing to binge-watching your favorite shows.

Acer Nitro GS272U M

For a mix of work and play, the GS272U M offers a 27-inch WQHD screen with a 180Hz refresh rate via USB-C connection / DisplayPort (or 144Hz via HDMI). It’s more gaming-friendly than the CS322QK, but its 5ms GTG response time may be a tad slow for gamers who are used to faster monitors. The brightness is also a bit on the lower side at 250 nits, but for the price, it’s a solid option for casual gaming and work.

Acer Predator monitors

Acer’s Predator lineup is all about premium features for serious gamers.

Acer Predator XB273U F5

If you’re after top-tier gaming performance, the XB273U F5 combines a WQHD resolution with a 360Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced competitive games. The 27-inch display comes with NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Pulsar technology to ensure smooth gameplay without screen tearing. HDR support, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and a brightness peak of 550 nits make this a well-rounded monitor for high-end gaming.

Acer Predator XB273K V5

For gamers who want the sharpness of 4K without sacrificing too much in the way of refresh rates, the XB273K V5 offers a 160Hz refresh rate at 4K. If you prefer higher frame rates, you can scale it down to 1080p and push it to 320Hz. With AMD FreeSync Premium, 400-nit brightness, HDR support, and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, this monitor offers both flexibility and performance.

Pricing and availability

Acer has provided release dates and pricing for all the new monitors:

• Predator XB273K V5 — $499.99 (available in the North America in Q4 2024)
• Predator XB273U F5 — TBA
• Nitro XV240 F6 — $599.99 (available in the North America in Q1 2025)
• Nitro XV270 F5 — $599.99 (available in the North America in Q1 2025)
• Nitro XV270U F5 — $799.99 (available in the North America in Q1 2025)
• Acer CS322QK — $599.99 (available in the North America in Q4 2024)
• Nitro GS272U M — $349.99 (available in the North America in Q1 2025)