Acer has some new additions to its Predator and Nitro gaming monitor family for CES 2026, and at least one of them is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. The new monitors include the Predator XB273U F6, Predator X34 F3, and the Nitro XV270X P.
The 27-inch Predator XB273U F6’s key feature is a maximum refresh rate of 1,000 Hz, using an IPS panel via its Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) mode. Now, before you start salivating at that hair-raising figure, the Predator XB273U F6 can only achieve that feat at 1,280 x 720 resolution. At the panel’s native resolution of 2560 x 1440, the monitor can hit a still-impressive 500 Hz.
Acer’s latest gaming monitor joins the likes of the AntGamer ANT275PQ MAX, announced last month. However, the monitor achieves a maximum of 1,080 Hz at 720p or 540 Hz at 1440p, albeit with a Fast TN panel rather than an IPS panel.
However, the Predator XB273U F6 is more than just a speed demon. It’s also ratedt o cover 95 percent of DCI-P3 and 99 percent of sRGB. Acer is promising excellent out-of-the-box accuracy, and you’ll get IPS-typical viewing angles of up to 178 degrees. Perhaps even more impressive is that the Predator XB273U F6 has a native contrast ratio of 2,000:1, double that of most mainstream IPS gaming monitors, and native brightness of 350 nits.
Regarding connectivity, the Predator XB273U F6 has two HDMI 2.1 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 port. It also features a 3.5 mm audio jack and two 2-watt speakers. The monitor is also adjustable for tilt, swivel, pivot, and height.
For those seeking a larger display with more pixels, there’s the Predator X34 F3. Acer states that the 34-inch Predator X34 F3 can reach 360 Hz at its maximum resolution of 3440 x 1440 and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The monitor can achieve that performance using either the two HDMI 2.1 ports or the single DisplayPort 1.4 port.
The Predator X34 F3 opts for QD-OLED rather than IPS. In return, you’ll get a 0.03 ms response time, richer color, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It also has a native brightness of 300 nits and a peak of 500 nits in HDR mode. Other features include dual 5-watt speakers and a full range of articulation for the panel (tilt, height, swivel, pivot).
Finally, we have the Nitro XV270X P, which offers 5K (5,120 x 2880) resolution in a compact 27-inch form factor. That resolution indicates a high pixel density of 218 pixels per inch (ppi).
Given its gaming pedigree, the Nitro XV270X P can hit 165 Hz at native resolution over DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. However, using DFR and dropping the resolution to 2560 x 1440, the maximum refresh rate jumps to 330 Hz.
Acer says the Nitro XV270X P, which has an IPS panel, features a native brightness of 350 nits, which can boost to 400 nits in HDR mode. You’ll also get a 1 ms response time and a reported 95 percent coverage of DCI-P3. As for connectivity, Acer provides two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. For those who need it, there are two built-in 2-watt speakers.
All of Acer’s new gaming monitors will launch in Q2 2026, with the Predator XB273U F6, Predator X34 F3, and the Nitro XV270X P priced at $799.99, $1,199.99, and $799.99, respectively.
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