Acer Unveils 5 Computex Gaming Monitors as Nitro Model Hits 1,000 Hz

5 articles · Updated · Tom's Hardware · May 29

Five new Acer gaming monitors head to market in Q2 2026, spanning Predator and Nitro lines with prices from $699 to $1,299.
The headline spec is the 27-inch Nitro XV273U F5, which reaches 540 Hz at QHD and 1,000 Hz at 1280x720 using dynamic resolution switching.
Acer also added two high-resolution Nitro displays: a $899 34-inch 5K ultrawide Mini LED model at up to 360 Hz, and a $1,099 31.5-inch 5K IPS screen at up to 330 Hz.
The Predator range pairs a $1,299 glasses-free 4K 3D monitor running at 180 Hz with a $1,099 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide delivering 330 Hz and up to 1,300 nits peak HDR.

As Acer enters the QD-OLED space, can its Predator X34 F1 truly challenge the dominance of established rivals from MSI and LG?

With Chinese makers entering the OLED market, can Acer's premium monitors avoid a looming price war after their Q2 2026 launch?

Is the jump to a 1000Hz refresh rate a true gaming evolution, or have we reached the limits of human perception?