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Looking for "UltraSpeed" refresh rates for PC gaming? Acer has unveiled its new lineup of Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors just in time for Computex 2025, and one boasts a 500Hz refresh rate.
Today, Acer announced new Predator and Nitro gaming monitors, including a 27-inch Predator X27U F5 QD-OLED monitor with a 2560 x 1440 per-pixel resolution and a whopping 500Hz refresh rate, along with another 27-inch Predator X27 X QD-OLED sporting a 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution and 240Hz speeds.
Acer Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors: Specs
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Acer Predator X27U F5 | Acer Predator X27 X |
Price | €899 (around $999/£759) | €1,099 (around $1,229/£929) |
Display | 26.5-inch | 26.5-inch |
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
Refresh rate | 500Hz | 240Hz |
Response time | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Panel type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
Ports | 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (65 W), 2x USB 3.2, USB-B (2 up, 2 down) | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
Need for (500Hz) speeds
Both the Predator X27U F5 and Predator X27 X come with similar 27-inch QD-OLED panels and designs (although the X27 X's stand looks slightly more stylish), with 150mm height adjustments and 90-degree pivots for the right angle.
Otherwise, there are two big differences here: the refresh rate and resolution. If you're looking for sky-high 500Hz refresh rates, you'll want to look at the Predator X27U F5.
This Predator monitor offers 0.03 response speeds, up to 300 nits native brightness and 1,000 nits peak brightness, DCI-P3 99% color gamut coverage, 10-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certification. So expect strong visual details and buttery smooth refresh rates when gaming. For the competitive gamers out there, especially in Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, The Finals and more, this monitor should do the trick.
For those after 4K visuals, the Predator X27 X has the resolution. It shares the same response speeds and certifications as its sibling, but this offers 3840 x 2160 resolution with 240Hz refresh rates. This is still very high, but for those single-player PC games, this is where this monitor aims to shine.
What's more, both monitors support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro tech to eliminate screen tearing, but note there's no support for Nvidia G-Sync.
The Acer Predator X27U F5 starts at €899 (around $999/£759) and the Predator X27 X is set from €1,099 (around $1,229/£929). Both gaming monitors will be available in select regions sometime this summer, between July and September.
So, the real question is, can your eyes keep up with a 500Hz gaming monitor? We've got just the answer. Otherwise, for more on all things Computex 2025, we'll be on the ground to keep you up to date with it all.
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