Right now, the choices are a little slim for anyone looking for an HDMI 2.1 monitor to pair with a new PS5 or Xbox Series console, but that’s about to change, thanks in part to Acer’s latest 28-inch Nitro monitor.
Featuring a 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response, the $ 900 Nitro XV282K KV combines support for VRR or variable refresh rates when connected to one of the new next-gen consoles. Alternatively, for PC gamers, the Nitro XV282K KV also comes with AMD FreeSync Premium, while the monitor’s new TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certification has been added to help reduce harmful blue light.
With 90% coverage of the DCI-PR color gamut and a contrast ratio of 100 million to 1, the Nitro XV282K KV should produce rich colors and good contrast. While not super powerful, the Nitro XV282K KV even comes with built-in dual 2-watt stereo speakers, so owners of next-generation consoles aren’t limited to headphones for audio alone.
And, of course, the Nitro XV282K KV comes with an HDMI 2.1 port, which is necessary for unlocking the ability for the PS5 and Xbox Series X to output 4K / 120fps gameplay to a connected display. So while the Nitro XV282K KV is a bit pricey at $ 900, Acer’s latest Nitro monitor looks like a strong contender for those looking to get the best performance from their next-gen console.
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In addition to the new Nitro XV282K KV, Acer also has two other new monitors for the general PC audience in the new 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX.
The larger Predator XB323QK NV starts at $ 1,200 and comes with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 4K with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA HDR400 certification. And while it doesn’t have AMD FreeSync support, Acer says the Predator XB323QK NV is compatible with Nvidia G-Sync.
Meanwhile, the smaller 27-inch Predator XB273U NX starts at $ 1,100 and is aimed at competitive gamers with a 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution, 0.5ms response time and a 240Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 275Hz. Like its bigger sibling, the XB273U NX also has an IPS panel with VESA HDR400 certification, with the tiny 27-inch monitor getting an additional discrete Nvidia G-Sync module that supports Nvidia’s new Reflex Latency Analyzer system, which attempts to calculate how long it takes your PC and peripherals to detect input to increase responsiveness.
In North America, all three monitors are expected to hit the market sometime in May, with the Nitro XV282K KV starting at $ 900, and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX and 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV for $ 1,100, respectively. $ 1,200.
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