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Acer Boosts Predator and Nitro Gaming Portfolio with Monitors and Gadget
Acer today unveiled a host of new products in its expanding Predator and Nitro gaming portfolio with the launch of four new gaming monitors that bring games to life, a next-level gaming chair and a complete set of gaming gadgets.
“Our battle-tested Predator gaming monitors have proven their quality and reliability as a top choice of pro-gamers and tournaments around the world,” said Victor Chien, President, Digital Display Business, Acer Inc. “We’re now waterfalling our experience and technology to our Nitro series to make premium gaming experiences more accessible to users.”
The Predator XB273K Monitor
The new Predator XB273K gaming monitor is for gamers looking for an incredible gaming experience. It brings games to life in ultra-high definition (3840x2160) immersion and features a rapid 144Hz refresh rate that provides wonderfully smooth images and tear-free gameplay when fast-moving objects buzz across the screen. NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ eliminates screen tearing by adapting to the framerate of the outputting device, resulting in buttery smooth gameplay that offers an unparalleled gaming experience. The IPS3 display panel features a wide color gamut of 90% of the DCI-P3 color space for vibrant colors that pop out and deeper blacks. For enhanced color vibrancy, VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certification ensures better contrast and color accuracy so customers experience AAA games as they were meant to be.
The Predator XB273K is ideal for users who want to be engrossed in gaming worlds. The monitor’s shielding hood lessens distractions during periods of concentration, and it features the Acer ErgoStand design that gives users the freedom to swivel, pivot and adjust height for maximum adaptability and viewing comfort. The XB273K is also designed to be easy on the eyes, featuring Acer VisionCare™—a suite of technologies that help protect eyes during longer gaming sessions.
The Acer Nitro XV273K Monitor
The new Acer Nitro XV273K monitor delivers extremely high refresh rates and ultra-high resolution, offering outstanding casual gameplay at affordable prices. These new IPS3 UHD monitors with AMD Radeon™ FreeSync1 satisfy gamers’ need for high resolution gaming through a blazing fast response time of up to 1ms and Visual Response Boost (VRB) for smooth, tear-free gameplay that doesn’t break the bank.
The Acer Nitro XV273K 27 inch monitor delivers true-to-life color, and resolutions of 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) for a totally immersive gaming experience with ultra-wide viewing angles.
Boasting AMD Radeon FreeSync, the new Nitro monitors’ frames sync with the PC’s graphics cards to support dynamic refresh rates, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing lag. Integrated Visual-Response Boost™ (VRB) decreases blur in fast-moving images to achieve the effect of a 1ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time). With up to 144Hz refresh rates, the new Nitro XV273K monitor also includes High Dynamic Range (HDR) VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certification for better contrast and color accuracy and more vibrant colors. Integrated 6-axis color adjustment lets gamers fine-tune color, hue and saturation to best suit the game at hand, while the built-in black boost enables gamers to select from 11 black level options to optimize visual advantage and clearly spot enemies, duck for cover, or navigate curves on a race track.
The Acer Nitro gaming monitors come in three configurations; two In Panel Switching (IPS) models for wider viewing angles and color accuracy, one in UHD and one in WQHD, and also a Twisted Nematic (TN) WQHD monitor for gamers wanting high brightness and power efficiency:
● Nitro XV273K P (IPS, 27” UHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 90% WCG)
● Nitro XV272U P (IPS, 27” WQHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 95% WCG)
● Nitro XF272U P (TN, 27” WQHD 144Hz, DCI-P3 90% WCG)
Acer VisionCare™ with Flickerless, BlueLightShield, ComfyView and low-dimming technologies make viewing more comfortable during long periods of gaming. Outfitted with a VESA mount, the monitors can be hung on a wall to free up desk space, leaving more room for gaming controllers, mice and more. In addition, a ZeroFrame design maximizes viewing area and supports near seamless multi-monitor setups.
The New Acer Nitro Gadget Range
In line with Acer’s vision of bringing breakthrough yet affordable gaming to consumers, a new range of compatible Nitro gaming gadgets was also unveiled today, including:
● Acer Nitro optical sensor mouse with seven buttons including a burst fire button and 20g acceleration with up to 4,000 dots per inch (DPI), and six-level adjustable DPI
● Acer Nitro membrane keyboard with rainbow backlit color lighting, 19 key anti-ghosting and multimedia keys
● Acer Nitro headset with adjustable band with steel slider, acoustic-sealing ear pads, 50mm driver and powerful bass with omnidirectional boom microphone ● Acer Nitro lightweight, durable polyester backpack with compartments for both a notebook and tablet, and a water repellent exterior
● Acer Nitro mousepad with non-slip rubber backing to create a stable gaming surface
Pricing and Availability
- The Predator XB273K gaming monitor will be available in Q4 2018 in North America, starting at $1,299; in EMEA, starting at €1499; and in China for ¥9,999.
- The Acer Nitro XV273K will be available in Q4 2018 in North America, starting at $899; in EMEA starting at €1049; and in China for ¥6,999.
- The Acer Nitro XV272U will be available in Q4 2018 in North America, starting at $499; and in EMEA starting at $599.
- The Acer Nitro XF272U will be available in Q4 2018 in North America, starting at $449; in EMEA starting at $529; and in China for 3,999.
- The Acer Nitro Mouse will be available in North America in Q4 2018, for $29.99; in EMEA in Q4 2018 for €34.99; and in China in Q4 2018 for ¥199.99.
- The Acer Nitro Keyboard will be available in North America in Q4 2018, for $29.99; and in EMEA in Q4 2018 starting at €59.99; and in China in Q4 2018 for ¥249.99.
- The Acer Nitro Headset will be available in North America in Q4 2018, for $39.99; and in EMEA in Q4 2018 starting at €49.99; and in China in Q4 2018 for ¥249.99.
- The Acer Nitro Backpack will be available in North America in Q4 2018, for $29.99; and in EMEA in Q4 2018 starting at €39.99; and in China in Q4 2018 for ¥199.99.
- The Acer Nitro Mousepad will be available in North America in Q4 2018, for $14.99; and in EMEA in Q4 2018 starting at €19.99; and in China in Q4 2018 for ¥79.99.
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#5579324 Posted on: 08/29/2018 05:00 PM
Ouch, $1300 for 27" monitor. specs are fine but the size is to small.
Ouch, $1300 for 27" monitor. specs are fine but the size is to small.
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#5579332 Posted on: 08/29/2018 05:21 PM
considering these are o.e.m. panels the price is ridiculous.
they are going to have precisely the same spec as whatever brand the o.e.m. also supplies.
the g-sync and the panel are the only realistic expense at manufacture, all Asus is doing is making an attractive chassis and stand...and raking in the (eventual) cash.
there is no proprietary technology advantage over anything else...and if it is an A.U.O. panel, expect to see the same thing for roughly $500 less.
considering these are o.e.m. panels the price is ridiculous.
they are going to have precisely the same spec as whatever brand the o.e.m. also supplies.
the g-sync and the panel are the only realistic expense at manufacture, all Asus is doing is making an attractive chassis and stand...and raking in the (eventual) cash.
there is no proprietary technology advantage over anything else...and if it is an A.U.O. panel, expect to see the same thing for roughly $500 less.
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#5579369 Posted on: 08/29/2018 08:28 PM
The prices are great.
The nvidia users brought all this onto themselves.
I say raise the price even more and make them pay for their ignorance.
The prices are great.
The nvidia users brought all this onto themselves.
I say raise the price even more and make them pay for their ignorance.
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#5579380 Posted on: 08/29/2018 09:06 PM
The prices are great.
The nvidia users brought all this onto themselves.
I say raise the price even more and make them pay for their ignorance.
Right! I'm not sure why they even made that 4K Freesync monitor. It'll be at least 10 years of R&D before AMD can make a card that will be able to drive that.
The prices are great.
The nvidia users brought all this onto themselves.
I say raise the price even more and make them pay for their ignorance.
Right! I'm not sure why they even made that 4K Freesync monitor. It'll be at least 10 years of R&D before AMD can make a card that will be able to drive that.
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#5579383 Posted on: 08/29/2018 09:54 PM
It looks like some of these are already on the Acer website, however the model numbers do not line up? Am i missing something? Are these refreshes of existing monitors?
It looks like some of these are already on the Acer website, however the model numbers do not line up? Am i missing something? Are these refreshes of existing monitors?
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#5579412 Posted on: 08/30/2018 01:14 AM
If i check the specs, the XV273K is the same as the XB273K with the difference of Freesync - G-Sync and the price difference is 400$. LOL
Ye-ye, they couldn't even make a good Ryzen CPU right. Oh wait.
BTW, does NV have a card capable of 4K high refresh rate gaming? See..... no.
If i check the specs, the XV273K is the same as the XB273K with the difference of Freesync - G-Sync and the price difference is 400$. LOL
Right! I'm not sure why they even made that 4K Freesync monitor. It'll be at least 10 years of R&D before AMD can make a card that will be able to drive that.
Ye-ye, they couldn't even make a good Ryzen CPU right. Oh wait.
BTW, does NV have a card capable of 4K high refresh rate gaming? See..... no.
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#5579435 Posted on: 08/30/2018 04:21 AM
If i check the specs, the XV273K is the same as the XB273K with the difference of Freesync - G-Sync and the price difference is 400$. LOL
Ye-ye, they couldn't even make a good Ryzen CPU right. Oh wait. BTW, does NV have a card capable of 4K high refresh rate gaming? See..... no.
You're joking about Ryzen, right? Brand new architecture still failing to surpass Intel's ancient architecture. I'd call that a fail.AMD is for budget folks who want decent performance, nothing more. I'd buy a console if I wanted AMD inside.
If i check the specs, the XV273K is the same as the XB273K with the difference of Freesync - G-Sync and the price difference is 400$. LOL
Ye-ye, they couldn't even make a good Ryzen CPU right. Oh wait.
BTW, does NV have a card capable of 4K high refresh rate gaming? See..... no.You're joking about Ryzen, right? Brand new architecture still failing to surpass Intel's ancient architecture. I'd call that a fail.AMD is for budget folks who want decent performance, nothing more. I'd buy a console if I wanted AMD inside.
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#5579536 Posted on: 08/30/2018 11:04 AM
Gonna cave and get one of these 4k Acers methinks. Better pricing and options than Asus. No idea when 32 inch models will eventually arrive and rather not sit around for years. More pixel density, hence a sharper image at 27 inch anyway.
Gonna cave and get one of these 4k Acers methinks. Better pricing and options than Asus. No idea when 32 inch models will eventually arrive and rather not sit around for years. More pixel density, hence a sharper image at 27 inch anyway.
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#5579586 Posted on: 08/30/2018 01:34 PM
Save your money guys and wait for a 32" variant. I've got a 4K 28" Samsung and a 32" 4K Benq. 4K is so much better on 32". Just my humble opinion of course.
Save your money guys and wait for a 32" variant. I've got a 4K 28" Samsung and a 32" 4K Benq. 4K is so much better on 32". Just my humble opinion of course.
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#5580356 Posted on: 09/01/2018 05:16 PM
well the Freesync model is a rip as you can buy a Samsung 4k tv and get Freesync with a far larger screen and HDR 10
well the Freesync model is a rip as you can buy a Samsung 4k tv and get Freesync with a far larger screen and HDR 10
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The Predator XB273K may well end up being my next monitor. That's the price i was expecting to pay for a 4k 144hz HDR G-sync monitor when they brought out the Predator X27. But i was put off by the huge +£2100 price tag and the noisy fan on the back. Seems like the Predator XB273K won't have as much peek brightness but it hits all the other specs i was looking for. Unless they bring out a 32" version, then i'll buy that one instead.