Acer announces new Predator, Nitro, and ProDesigner monitors at IFA

Acer has announced a new lineup of monitors across its Predator, Nitro, and ProDesigner ranges. The displays cover various panel technologies, featuring refresh rates up to 1000Hz and dual- or tri-mode resolution switching.

Three new Predator gaming monitors are on the way, starting with the 24.5-inch Predator XB253Q U1, offering 1080p at 1000Hz refresh rate alongside VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. There is also the 31.5-inch Predator X32 V3, which uses a 4K 180Hz QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400. Meanwhile, the 27-inch Predator XB273K V7 provides UHD resolution in a more compact 27-inch display size, with Dynamic Frame Rate (DFR) technology that switches to Full HD at 500Hz.

Moving to the Nitro brand, Acer is introducing four high-refresh models featuring DFR switching. The 27-inch Nitro XV275X P pairs a 2304-zone Mini LED backlight with a baseline 5K resolution at 165Hz, switching to QHD at 330Hz, and featuring 90W USB-C power delivery. Ultrawide users get the curved 34-inch Nitro XZ340CKR P, with a 5120×2160 resolution at 180Hz or WFHD (2560×1080) at 360Hz with a 0.5ms GTG response time. The last Nitro models are the Nitro XV275U Z2 and XV270U Z3, both featuring tri-mode DFR, allowing switching between QHD at 275Hz, FHD at 360Hz, and HD at 520Hz, with the XV275U Z2 using a 1152-zone Mini LED backlight.

Designed for creators, the 27-inch ProDesigner PE270X P features a native 5K (5120×2880) resolution at 165Hz with DFR support up to QHD at 330Hz. It combines a 2304-zone Mini LED backlight with VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification, Delta E<1 accuracy, an Auto KVM switch, and 90W USB-C power delivery.

The Predator XB253Q U1 and Predator X32 V3 will be available in Q1 2027, starting at $1,099.99/€1,099 and $899.99/€899, respectively. The Predator XB273K V7 will be slightly sooner, in Q4 2026, at $449.99/€449. As for the Nitro models, the Acer Nitro XV275X P, Acer Nitro XZ340CKR P, and Acer Nitro XV270U Z3 will be available in Q1 2027 at $1,199.99/€1,199, $699.99/€699, and $299.99/€299, respectively. As for the Acer Nitro XV275U Z2, it will be available in Q4 2026, starting at $329.99/€329. Lastly, the Acer ProDesigner PE270X P will be available in Q1 2027 for $1,299.99/€1,299.

KitGuru says: It seems multi-mode is slowly becoming the standard, as even creative-oriented monitors are getting this feature. Interested in any of the new Acer monitors?

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