At the moment, options are minimal for those looking for an HDMI 2.1 monitor to pair with a new PS5 or Xbox Series console, but that is about to change thanks in part to Acer’s newest 28-inch Nitro monitor.
Featuring a 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response, the $ 900 Nitro XV282K KV combines support for VRR or variable refresh rates when connected to one of the new consoles state-of-the-art. 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 coverage of 90% of the DCI-PR color range 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 still comes with built-in dual 2-watt stereo speakers, so state-of-the-art console owners will not be restricted to just audio headsets.
And, of course, the Nitro XV282K KV comes with an HDMI 2.1 port, which is needed to unlock the PS5 and Xbox Series X’s ability to produce a 4K / 120 fps game for a connected monitor. So while the Nitro XV282K KV is a bit expensive, costing $ 900, for people who want to get the best performance from their next-generation console, Acer’s latest Nitro monitor is looking like a strong contender.
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In addition to the new Nitro XV282K KV, Acer also has two other new monitors for the general public of PCs in the new 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX.
The larger Predator XB323QK NV has a starting price of $ 1,200 and comes with a 3840 x 2160 4K resolution with 144 Hz refresh rate, 90% DCI-P3 color range and VESA HDR400 certification. And while it does not support AMD FreeSync, Acer says the Predator XB323QK NV is compatible with Nvidia G-Sync.
Meanwhile, the Predator XB273U NX smaller than 27 inches has a starting price of $ 1,100 and is aimed at competitive players with 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution, 0.5 ms response time and 240 Hz refresh rate overclocked to 275 Hz. Like its big brother, the XB273U NX also features a VESA HDR400 certified IPS panel, with the small 27 inch monitor receiving a discrete bonus Nvidia G-Sync module that supports New Reflex Latency Analyzer from Nvidia system, which tries to calculate how long it takes for your PC and peripherals to detect inputs, in order to help increase responsiveness.
In North America, all three monitors are expected to go on sale in May, with the Nitro XV282K KV starting at $ 900, and the 27-inch Predator XB273U NX and the 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV at $ 1,100. and $ 1,200, respectively.
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