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 Predator XB273U F6 (Image credit: Acer)
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.
Acer Predator X34 F3 (Image credit: Acer)
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).
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