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Acer has announced two new additions to its Predator gaming monitor lineup, showcasing cutting-edge display technologies aimed at enhancing the gaming experience. The company introduced the Predator XB273U F5 and Predator XB273K V5, both 27-inch monitors that bring high refresh rates and advanced features to cater to the demands of competitive gamers.
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Predator XB273U F5: Speed and Clarity
The Predator XB273U F5 stands out with its impressive specifications, designed to provide smooth and responsive gameplay.
Key Features:
- WQHD Resolution: The monitor boasts a 2560×1440 pixel display, offering sharp image quality.
- 360 Hz Refresh Rate: This ultra-high refresh rate ensures exceptionally smooth motion in fast-paced games.
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar Technology: This new technology from NVIDIA promises to deliver four times more effective motion clarity while maintaining tear-free variable refresh rate gaming.
- Colour Performance: Supporting 90% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, the monitor provides vivid and accurate colour reproduction.
- HDR Support: With a peak brightness of 550 nits, the XB273U F5 is capable of displaying high dynamic range content.
Display Technology
The XB273U F5 utilises an IPS panel, which offers wide viewing angles of 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically. This ensures consistent image quality regardless of the viewer’s position.
Connectivity and Ergonomics
The monitor is equipped with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, providing ample connectivity options for various devices. It also features built-in speakers rated at 5W each.
For user comfort, the XB273U F5 offers a range of ergonomic adjustments:
- Tilt: -5° to 25°
- Swivel: ±20°
- Pivot: ±90°
- Height Adjustment: 150 mm
Predator XB273K V5: 4K Clarity and Flexibility
The Predator XB273K V5 focuses on delivering high-resolution gaming with the flexibility to adjust settings based on user preference.
Key Features:
- 4K UHD Resolution: With 3840×2160 pixels, this monitor provides exceptionally detailed images.
- 160 Hz Refresh Rate: While not as high as its sibling, this refresh rate still offers smooth gameplay, especially at 4K resolution.
- AMD FreeSync Premium Technology: This adaptive sync technology helps eliminate screen tearing and stuttering.
- Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR): This feature allows users to switch to FHD resolution at 320 Hz, offering flexibility between resolution and refresh rate.
- Colour Performance: The XB273K V5 supports 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and can display up to 1.07 billion colours.
- HDR400 Certification: With VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, this monitor can deliver improved contrast and colour accuracy in HDR content.
Display Technology
Like its counterpart, the XB273K V5 uses an IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angles. It also boasts an impressive contrast ratio of 100,000,000:1, which should result in deep blacks and bright whites.
Connectivity and Audio
The XB273K V5 shares the same connectivity options as the XB273U F5, with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4. It also includes built-in speakers, although they are rated at 2W each, less powerful than those in the XB273U F5.
Availability and Pricing
Acer has announced that the Predator XB273K V5 will be available in various regions in the fourth quarter of 2024:
- North America: Starting at USD 499.99
- EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa): Starting at EUR 699
- China: Starting at RMB 3,999
The company has not provided specific pricing or availability information for the Predator XB273U F5 in the press release.
Conclusion
Acer’s introduction of the Predator XB273U F5 and XB273K V5 monitors reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing gamers with high-quality, performance-oriented products. These monitors are equipped with the latest display technologies, offering options that cater to different gaming preferences, whether that be the ultra-fast refresh rates and motion clarity of the Predator XB273U F5 or the detailed 4K visuals of the Predator XB273K V5.
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