Acer Predator XB283K KVbmiipruzx 28 UHD 3840 x 2160 Agile-Splendor IPS PC & Console Gaming Monitor | AMD FreeSync Premium/G-SYNC Compatible | 144Hz | 1ms | 1xUSB Type-C, 1xDP 1.4, 2xHDMI 2.1 & 4xUSB

I bought this monitor to run 120fps at 4k/1440p/1080p on ps5 and it works extremely well! It also works great on my Xbox One S. The quality is excellent and I would recommend to anyone looking for a well-priced monitor for their next gen console!

Before I bought this monitor I remember playing on a high end rig at Fortress PC when I was a kid and Ive been searching to find out why it was such a buttery smooth experience playing on that machine. I thought it was the absurdly high end hardware of the machines but it wasnt just that, it was the monitor. Ive been gaming for over a decade and a half, PC gaming for about a half of that, and until I bought this monitor a few months ago its all been 1080p 60 Hz or less. The upgrade to 1440p 144 Hz was incredible. The clarity of 1440p is mind blowing and 144 Hz refresh rate nearly makes me erect (no shame). Playing games at 144 Hz like Overwatch or Fortnite is just something else and you need to see it to fully appreciate it. Is it worth all the money it costs to do it? If you can afford it absolutely. My shooting skills have gone up considerably with the increased refresh rate and quality. If you cant afford it just yet just wait, the prices will drop as technology advances in a few years this monitor may only cost $300. And all of that wasnt even including the awesomeness that is Gsync. Gsync is Vsync but on drugs. It matches your refresh rate of your monitor and gpu so that what you see is what is actually happening without any input lag that you normally get with Vsync. I hope the cost of Gsync goes down in the future but even now I think its worth it because playing less optimized or intense games like Hunt: Showdown, where I get 45 fps the game still FEELS and looks like it runs at 60 fps and that increases the quality of games immeasurably. Even if you cant run 1440p 144 Hz yet with your computer hardware this monitor is a good investment because those games you cant get high framerates will feel so much better. If you cant afford the 1440p 144 Hz version, I still highly recommend the 1080p 144 Hz version because the framerate and Gsync are what make this monitor so good, and why I cant go back to sub 100 fps monitors anymore. 10/10 would get aroused playing games again.

Ive had this for a few weeks now and have had no issues setting it up or gaming, picture looks amazing, but with 4K thats to be expected. Make sure you set up 144Hz in Windows. For some reason, I had to go in and manually set it up in the settings. The blacks arent as dark as I thought theyd be, but other than that I dont have any complaints.

After three months of use, Im happy with my Acer XB271HU. My reason for the 1 star reduction is for the small back light bleed my unit has. The unit arrived with zero dead pixels but a small, yet noticeable amount of back light bleed in 3 places when you look for it. I didnt win the monitor lottery with a perfect unit, but it is enough within my level of tolerance that I didnt want to gamble with another one that could contain dead pixels or worse BLB. The virtues of this monitor are amazing. Crystal clear 1440p display, smooth 165Hz g-sync refresh, vivid colors and viewing angles attained by the IPS panel and a nice slim bezel that looks good next to a 2nd screen. It has everything I wanted in a high end gaming monitor. I upgraded from a 1080p, non-synced TN panel so the upgrade was night and day. I have this unit paired with an overclocked Asus Strix 980ti and I continue to be amazed how beautiful gaming looks on this monitor in comparison to my old 1080p Functionality the only flaw this monitor has is the OSD menus. Theyre very frustrating to use and too often I struggled to find the setting I wanted to adjust. With that said, after the 2nd day, I havent had to touch the OSD so its not that big of a deal, but it could be much better. The styling of the monitor isnt my type. Its a bit to extreme gamer for my taste, but I dont hold that against it since I knew exactly what I was getting. With that said, the stand/base is nice and firm, and allows for a good level of movement/adjustment to align it to my eye level. The thin side/top bezel is nice and I can live with the gaudy predator logo on the bottom. Overall, this is the monitor Ive been holding out for for the last 4 years. Its just too bad I didnt get a perfect unit.

Acer Predator XB271HU Review Pros: 1440p (Higher Resolution Than 1080p, But Less Than 4K 144Hz (Up To 144fps In Games, If Your Graphics Card Can Handle It) IPS (Better Color and Viewing Angles Than Other Monitor Types, such as TN Panels) G-Sync Enabled (Eliminate Tearing and Shuttering If Used With An NVidia Graphics Card) Ultra Low Motion Blur Mode Available Low Response Lag Great Color Reproduction Has USB Inputs Very Adjustable (Can Swivel Up And Down and Left To Right) Has Low Blue Light Modes Cons: (few) Poor Instruction Manual Somewhat Tricky To Assemble To Base Comes With Short Cables (3 or 4 ft cables) The Panel Screen Does Not Go All The Way To The Bezel, Leaving A Dark Edge Around The Sides Of The Screen (Only A Disappointment If Using Multiple Monitors Side by Side) My Experiences: This is a great monitor. I upgraded from a 24 1920x1200 60Hz Asus IPS monitor and this monitor is definitely better. The 1440p resolution really pops in games as does the high refresh rate. I will say, however, that 1080p gaming at 60fps is still very good. If I were a college kid or someone without a lot of income I do not think the $600 to $700 you would spend on a monitor like this will provide you with that much better of an experience while gaming. I play all types of games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, Skyrim, etc. and this monitor does make those games look better and feel nicer, but it is hard for me to say my experience has increased $600 worth. If you are a casual gamer or looking to get the most bang-for-your-buck I would recommend sticking with a 1080p monitor. It is also worth noting that this monitor will require you to have a fairly strong NVidia graphics card to use it to its full potential. Features such as G-Sync and ULMB require an NVidia card. They do, however, make similar monitors with features such as Freesync that will work with AMD graphics cards. To get the full 1440p@144fps you will have to connect this monitor to you computer using a display port cable. The included cable it only about 4ft. so you may need to purchase a longer cable. I got a 15ft. cable on amazon for about $12. If you use HDMI you will be limited to 1440p and 60fps so I highly recommend using a display port cable to connect this monitor. The OSD (display menu) is fairly user friendly. I am a computer savvy person and it took me about 30 minutes to really understand and play with all the available options in this monitors OSD. Outside of gaming this monitor has both advantages and disadvantages. At 1440p you will have more space on your desktop for various applications, typing, coding, etc. but while watching movies or viewing pictures online you may find them to be smaller. Because this monitor is nearly double the resolution of most online video and pictoral content you may find YouTube and other videos to be smaller, but sharper on the screen. If you spend most of your time watching movies, such as YouTube or Netflix (especially if not viewing at full screen), you may be better off with a regular 1080p monitor. I did not find any dead pixels, significant back light bleed, or any other defect with this product. Closing Thoughts: This is a great high-end monitor for your above-average gamer with fiscal means. Your experience will be better than at 1080p60fps, but by how much depends on the user. It comes with all the bells and whistles one would look for in a gaming monitor, but at a high price. The instructions manual is a little sub-par. To use this monitor to its fullest you will have to be a little bit computer saavy and cannot just simply plug it into any computer and expect miracles, but will have to have the correct hardware and will need to adjust settings in your computer and in the monitors OSD. 6 Month Update: Ive been using this monitor for 6 months now. I would still have to stand by my previous review. This is still the best monitor I have used for gaming, but it is not without flaws. If you spend a lot of time gaming and you want the best playing at 1440p, at high FPS will make gaming better, but how much better is debatable. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck look elsewhere. If you have the means and are an enthusiast you will get the most out of your high-end GPU/CPU combination with this monitor. Playing BF1 at max settings, 1440p at aprox 120FPS looks simply amazing.

Its a high quality screen, a very good choice for gaming. It is satisfying. And at a good price.

10/10 ! I want to start by saying this is not my first monitor. Ive always been into high end panels even before I began PC gaming I always did extensive research and would buy a TV with the best picture quality possible. That being said this monitor is absolutely incredible as far as -Picture Quality -165hz -GSync -Build Quality -Screen Size -Color Accuracy -Panel Brightness -Onboard Features -PQ The Picture Qaulity is incredible. The IPS Display speaks for itself the second you turn it on. Its so bright, vivid, accurate, and dark all at the same time. The viewing angles are nuts, you can view the screen from literally any angle without distorting the picture or losing color unlike with TN panels. This is Extremely noticable and makes you realize how much more solid the IPS display is. My TN panel which does still look nice next to my screen almost looks like its water damaged or something compared to the IPS (I know theyre totally different resoluterions ones 2k and ones 1080p but Im just speaking on brightness and color) This review is based completly on out of the box settings (and theyre great). -G-Sync makes things buttery smooth if your running one of Nvidias newer cards. None of my previous monitors took advantage of this tech but it without a doubt is noticeable and when frames drop to 80fps for example it still feels like 165. I built my gaming PC about 6 months ago, I started with a 28 4k samsung monitor (TN panel) 60hz but I could OC to 71hz. I also purchased an Asus 144hz 1080p Gaming monitor also a TN panel. So here I was stuck between playing / using my computer in 4k and being restricted to 60-71hz or I could play in 144hz but I was restricted to 1080P. What I found was 1440P is the absolute sweet spot right now. I have the absolute most powerful gaming rig possible (Intel 6700k Skylake with 2 x GTX 1080s running in SLI) (its possible to spend more money but I dont know if its possible to get more FPS then my rig is putting out) with that being said Id love to live in a world right now where we could game in 4k and get 100+ FPS in all games. In some gamers its possible to get over 100FPS in 4k but no monitor can display this, I believe the fastest 4k monitor on the market right now is only over clockable to 85hz. Also if you play competitive FPS or certain steam games that are un-optimized such as Rust and H1Z1 KOTK, on these games its impossible to get decent FPS (70+ in 4k) but in 1440 you can easily get 100+ depending on your rig. So this monitor is absolutely perfect when it comes to getting the most FPS possible right now as well as getting absolute killer PQ, Color Accuracy, Black Levels, Brightness, Etc. The list goes on. I was debating if a $700+ monitor would be worth it, would G Sync make a diff, should I just get a vive a stick with my current monitors, and I can say with absolute certainty that I am happy with my purchase, I would do it again, I may still get the Vive lol but Im just saying if this monitor didnt substantially improve my setup I would be returning it and Im keeping it without a doubt. I now use this monitor paired with my 1080p Asus tilted 180* in Portrait mode next to it so I can view certain things and have a second monitor while playing games without taking up too much desk real-estate. This is by far the best upgrade Ive made to my computer yet.

I went through quite a process to finally get a quality monitor. I had first ordered an XB270, which was notorious for backlight issues. The one I received was certainly horrible. I then ordered a PG279Q that I got lucky enough to find in stock at the right time, being the upgraded version of the PG278Q. Everyone interested in these types of gaming monitors was hoping the PG279Q would resolve issues with the previous generation. The backlight issues on mine were fairly small, but there was a glowing hole in the middle of the panel. Auto RMA. Now, through all of this, everyone else that are part of the communities that discuss these products were having horrible issues with the XB270 / PG278Q / PG279Q. Everyone was patiently waiting for the XB271 to be released.... And it was. Boy did they seem to nail down the quality control issues that were rampant with the XB270 (for the most part, at least). The stand for the XB271HU comes off as cheap and tacky in the photos you see - its really not. My better half didnt really care for it, but shes not a gamer (or interested in technology). It looks really good. The tilt, pivot, and sliding of the monitor all work very smoothly and the sliding up/down in height is superior to other monitors Ive seen and owned. The bezel is amazingly small and sleek, flush with the screen. Its really VERY nice looking, and is lacking from the models Ive noted above. The backlight bleeding on mine is next to none, and the IPS glow, while there, is not really noticeable (and a byproduct of the technology, obviously). I had one dead pixel. No big deal, and I casually looked for it the other night and didnt notice it, so it may have corrected. Cons? Expensive. Very expensive. If youre a gamer and want the best, this is it. I upgraded from what was the best gaming monitor 5-6 years ago, and this blows it away in every respect. Once you get one of these, theres really no going back. Youll never be able to play on 1080p, 60hz, or no gsync. The menu system is extremely clunky, and far inferior to ASUS with the joystick. That being said, who really cares? Youll set it up once and likely never touch it again. Ive seen a number of people have backlight issues with their panels, so its not a guarantee to get a good one. But it would appear the success rate with these is substantially higher than others (based off of feedback from a couple forums). Seeing the horror stories of 3+ returns on other models while still not getting a good panel, and just simply giving up, Id recommend one of these all day long.

10/10 ! I want to start by saying this is not my first monitor. Ive always been into high end panels even before I began PC gaming I always did extensive research and would buy a TV with the best picture quality possible. That being said this monitor is absolutely incredible as far as -Picture Quality -165hz -GSync -Build Quality -Screen Size -Color Accuracy -Panel Brightness -Onboard Features -PQ The Picture Qaulity is incredible. The IPS Display speaks for itself the second you turn it on. Its so bright, vivid, accurate, and dark all at the same time. The viewing angles are nuts, you can view the screen from literally any angle without distorting the picture or losing color unlike with TN panels. This is Extremely noticable and makes you realize how much more solid the IPS display is. My TN panel which does still look nice next to my screen almost looks like its water damaged or something compared to the IPS (I know theyre totally different resoluterions ones 2k and ones 1080p but Im just speaking on brightness and color) This review is based completly on out of the box settings (and theyre great). -G-Sync makes things buttery smooth if your running one of Nvidias newer cards. None of my previous monitors took advantage of this tech but it without a doubt is noticeable and when frames drop to 80fps for example it still feels like 165. I built my gaming PC about 6 months ago, I started with a 28 4k samsung monitor (TN panel) 60hz but I could OC to 71hz. I also purchased an Asus 144hz 1080p Gaming monitor also a TN panel. So here I was stuck between playing / using my computer in 4k and being restricted to 60-71hz or I could play in 144hz but I was restricted to 1080P. What I found was 1440P is the absolute sweet spot right now. I have the absolute most powerful gaming rig possible (Intel 6700k Skylake with 2 x GTX 1080s running in SLI) (its possible to spend more money but I dont know if its possible to get more FPS then my rig is putting out) with that being said Id love to live in a world right now where we could game in 4k and get 100+ FPS in all games. In some gamers its possible to get over 100FPS in 4k but no monitor can display this, I believe the fastest 4k monitor on the market right now is only over clockable to 85hz. Also if you play competitive FPS or certain steam games that are un-optimized such as Rust and H1Z1 KOTK, on these games its impossible to get decent FPS (70+ in 4k) but in 1440 you can easily get 100+ depending on your rig. So this monitor is absolutely perfect when it comes to getting the most FPS possible right now as well as getting absolute killer PQ, Color Accuracy, Black Levels, Brightness, Etc. The list goes on. I was debating if a $700+ monitor would be worth it, would G Sync make a diff, should I just get a vive a stick with my current monitors, and I can say with absolute certainty that I am happy with my purchase, I would do it again, I may still get the Vive lol but Im just saying if this monitor didnt substantially improve my setup I would be returning it and Im keeping it without a doubt. I now use this monitor paired with my 1080p Asus tilted 180* in Portrait mode next to it so I can view certain things and have a second monitor while playing games without taking up too much desk real-estate. This is by far the best upgrade Ive made to my computer yet.

So I have been eyeing both this monitor the Acer Predator XB271HU (IPS Version) and the ASUS PG279Q. However based on the quality control horror stories for both monitors I have hesitated. Well finally I decided to pull the trigger on this Acer based on the fact that while there are quality control issues, they are less frequent than the ASUS PG279Q. Again, this is just what I have heard around the internet. So I had high hopes for this Acer as the gaming monitor I would keep and use for the next 5+ years. After using and playing around with this monitor for around 4-6 hours total, here are my thoughts and issues I had. Issue 1 - Yellow Tint Just a quick review of this monitor. So it came in fast from Amazon as always, and I immediately put it through its paces. Right off the bat the color calibration is horrible. The screen was not vivid for an IPS and everything had a yellow tint. But thats ok because I was planning on tinkering with the colors anyhow. After looking around the net at suggested calibrations, I got to a point where the yellow tint was almost gone and good enough. But using other IPS screens, it still looked pretty crappy. Better than a TN panel monitor, but still not IPS quality. Issue 2 - Uneven Brightness / White Uniformity Immediately another issue I noticed was that the far right side of the monitor was not only dimmer than the rest of the screen, but had a different color tone to it. It was very noticeable browsing any website with a white or grey background, and the brightness issue was noticeable when gaming. This was a worse issue for me than the yellow tint issue I described above. The Good Stuff This monitor was not all bad. There was almost zero backlight bleed and IPS glow, which is normally a huge complaint about the ASUS PG279Q. It was very smooth with no ghosting in gaming and the input lag seemed extremely low. The stand adjustable in a bunch of different ways, and the overall style of the monitor is very sleek. The 1440p resolution combined with 144Hz/165Hz is a perfect sweet spot right now and worked great. Conclusion So while this is a decent monitor, I ended up returning it. The two issues above bothered me too much, especially considering this was a $700 dollar monitor. Also the IPS screen used seemed pretty bad compared to other IPS screens I have used. Around the net you can hear others complaining about the yellow tint and white uniformity issues. It seems to be just another monitor lottery on if you can get a good one. Another thing, I have heard both this Acer Predator XB271HU and the ASUS PG279Q both use the exact same IPS panel. Most of these screen issues would then happen on either monitor then. So we might just need to wait for a company to come out with a better 1440p / 144Hz / G-Sync / IPS panel before these issue will be completely gone. PROS - 144HZ (Overclockable to 165HZ) - 1440p - IPS Screen (Not the best IPS though) - G-Sync (I normally turn it off, as it can cause minor input lag in games on any monitor) - Great Adjustable Stand - Sleek style with very thin bezel. - Almost ZERO Backlight Bleed and IPS Glow CONS - Yellow Tint issue (see above) - Uneven Brightness and White Uniformity Issues (see above) - Not the best quality IPS in terms of color compared to other IPS screens out there - Horrible Menu Interface - Limited ports (One DisplayPort, One HDMI) - Speakers were really bad (But who really uses them anyhow) - Price, I did not think it was worth $700 bucks.