Katarzyna Petru
Predator X27U F8 – the first 720 Hz monitor from Acer
Acer used the IFA 2025 trade show to showcase its absolutely fastest monitor in history. The model Predator X27U F8 features a 26.5-inch OLED panel with a resolution of WQHD (2560×1440) and a refresh rate of up to 720 Hz.
Although the manufacturer did not immediately disclose details about the technology, it is clear that the RGB Tandem OLED panel is involved, the only type of matrix currently capable of achieving such values. By comparison, the latest QD-OLED monitors cap out at 500 Hz.
The monitor uses Dynamic Frequency Resolution (DFR) technology, which allows switching between modes: WQHD at 540 Hz and 1280×720 at 720 Hz. This solution is designed to optimize performance depending on the gaming scenario – from e-sports shooters to more graphically demanding titles.
The launch is scheduled for Q1 2026, and the price is expected to be around 1300 USD. This is less than the competition, as Acer traditionally prices its products a bit more aggressively than Asus.
Japanese Style Minimalism – Acer ChooseTV Monitors
A new addition is the debut of the first monitors under the amadana brand, which Acer acquired along with a Japanese design studio at the end of last year.
16APM1QJ – 16-inch portable monitor with an IPS LCD panel.
27ART0 P1 – classic 27-inch IPS LCD model with a refresh rate of 144 Hz.
What sets them apart is the bright and minimalist design, which pays homage to design made in Japan. Acer emphasizes that this is the beginning of a new line of products that aim to combine aesthetics with practicality.
There is also an interesting prospect in the form of the Acer CE270U Z – an OLED monitor with a resolution of 2560×1440 and a refresh rate of 280 Hz. According to initial leaks, in this case, we may be dealing with a QD-OLED panel.
New proposals from the Nitro series
For less demanding gamers, Acer has also shown four models from the Nitro series:
Nitro XV275K V6
Nitro XV273U W1
Nitro XV270X
Nitro XZ403CKR – the largest of them, a 40-inch curved 5K monitor.
All are based on classic LCD panels but are intended to fill the manufacturer's portfolio, offering something at more affordable prices.
Acer sets the direction for OLEDs in gaming
This year's presentation from Acer clearly shows that the gaming OLED monitor market is entering a whole new level. From record-breaking 720 Hz to minimalist amadana – the company focuses on both extreme performance and design.
Acer Predator X27U F8 – Specifications
Product Name | Predator X27U F8 |
|---|---|
Display Size | 26.5 inches |
Panel Type | OLED |
Max. Resolution & Refresh Rate | HDMI: 2560×1440 @ 540 Hz DP: 2560×1440 @ 540 Hz USB-C: 2560×1440 @ 540 Hz DFR: 1280×720 @ 720 Hz |
Glare | Yes |
Response Time | 0.01 ms / 0.03 ms (GTG) |
Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro |
Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 |
Brightness | Typical: 335 nits Peak: 555 nits 600 nits (HDR 10%) 1500 nits (HDR 1.5%) |
Viewing Angle | 178° (H), 178° (V) |
Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% |
Colors | 1.07 billion |
Bit Depth | 10-bit |
Input Signal | 2× HDMI (2.1) 1× DisplayPort (2.1) 1× USB-C (PD 90W) 2× USB 3.2 4× USB (2 up, 2 down) SPK + Audio Out |
VESA Mounting | 100 × 100 mm |
Speakers | 2× 5 W |
Power Supply | External (C13/C14) |
Adjustments | Tilt: -5° ~ 25° Swivel: ±20° Pivot: ±90° Height: 150 mm |
Acer CE270U Z – Specifications
Product Name | Acer CE270U Z |
|---|---|
Display Size | 26.5 inches |
Panel Type | OLED |
Max. Resolution & Refresh Rate | DP: 2560×1440 @ 280 Hz HDMI: 2560×1440 @ 280 Hz |
Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro |
Glare | No |
Response Time | 0.03 ms (GTG) |
Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 |
Brightness | Typical: 250 nits Peak: 1000 nits (HDR, APL 3%) |
Viewing Angle | 178° (H), 178° (V) |
Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% |
Colors | 1.07 billion |
Bit Depth | 10-bit |
Input Signal | 2× HDMI (2.1) + 2× DP (1.4) + Audio Out 2× HDMI (2.1) + 2× DP (1.4) + SPK + Audio Out |
VESA Mounting | 100 × 100 mm |
Speakers | 2× 3 W |
Power Supply | External (C5/C6) |
Adjustments | Tilt: -5° ~ 25° Swivel: ±175° Pivot: ±90° Height: 150 mm |
