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Acer Predator X27

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • especially with G-Sync keeping everything smooth
  • easy to reach
  • and the interface is well laid out and responsive

Cons

  • those side shutters feel like a misguided addition
  • cost and availability are still obscure at this time
  • induces a bit of overshoot in some instances

Key specs

  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LCD
  • 4 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 600 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer Predator X27 - Pros & Cons

Acer Predator X27

Pros

  • especially with G-Sync keeping everything smooth
  • easy to reach
  • and the interface is well laid out and responsive
  • Good-quality cinematography or computer graphics look
  • It also has a convenient carry handle at the top
  • overall look is still quite classy
  • smoother and more responsive gaming experience
  • easy to locate and nice and responsive
  • enjoying media from the likes of YouTube and Netflix is a joy as well
  • the screen performs exceptionally well
  • brilliant picture quality

Cons

  • those side shutters feel like a misguided addition
  • cost and availability are still obscure at this time
  • induces a bit of overshoot in some instances
  • the fan is still audible during SDR operation
  • The show looks pretty bleak
  • the screen will flicker a few times
  • the display will look washed-out and gray
  • a lot of Bitcoin had been stolen
  • There is no HDR emulation available for SDR material
  • The fan is required to actively cool components inside the housing
  • find there is no need for calibration

Acer Predator X27 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
4 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
600 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
10 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Acer Predator X27 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness600.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (min-max)582 - 697
Height (without stand)3.41 in
Height with stand22.64 in
Depth (with stand)14.75 in
Depth (without stand)3.41 in
Width (with stand)24.76 in
Weight0.35 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)4.0 ms
Response time4.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
VESA DisplayHDR certificationDisplayHDR 1000
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Power
Energy efficiency classD
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Power consumption (standby)0.45 W
Power consumption (typical)68.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Number of USB 3.0 ports4
USB connectors (total)5
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
S-video inputno
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs2
DisplayPort version1.4
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionno
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Eye trackingyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingTCO Displays 6.0

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Acer Predator X27 Acer - Editorial Reviews (24)

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Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 Review
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Published: 30.11.2018
Acer Predator X27 Review
4.0

Acer's formidable (and formidably pricey) Predator X27 is an elite-performing 27-inch gaming monitor that provides 4K UHD resolution, very high brightness, lofty refresh rates, and G-Sync support. It's the ultimate gaming panel.

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 review: 4K, 144Hz G-Sync HDR is the Holy Grail of gaming monitors, with quirks
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Published: 28.08.2018
Acer Predator X27 review: 4K, 144Hz G-Sync HDR is the Holy Grail of gaming monitors, with quirks
2.0

The Acer Predator X27 is one of the first G-Sync HDR displays and checks every box you could ask for despite some bleeding-edge quirks and a sky-high price.

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 Gaming Monitor Lightning Review: The Other Definitive 4K HDR Gaming Display
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Published: 23.03.2019
Acer Predator X27 Gaming Monitor Lightning Review: The Other Definitive 4K HDR Gaming Display

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Acer Predator X27 HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2019: Editor's Choice - Part 2
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Published: 14.03.2019
HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2019: Editor's Choice - Part 2

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Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27
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PCMag India
Published: 30.11.2018
Acer Predator X27
4.0

Acer's formidable (and formidably pricey) Predator X27 is an elite-performing 27-inch gaming monitor that provides 4K UHD resolution, very high brightness, lofty refresh rates, and G-Sync support. It's the ultimate gaming panel.

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 4K Gaming Monitor Review: Our New Addiction
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 14.11.2018
Acer Predator X27 4K Gaming Monitor Review: Our New Addiction
4.5

The Acer Predator X27 offers state-of-the-art gaming performance with Ultra HD resolution, 144Hz, G-Sync, HDR and a 384-zone backlight capable of truly prodigious contrast.

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 Gaming Monitor Review
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TechSpot
Published: 13.09.2018
Acer Predator X27 Gaming Monitor Review
4.0

The Acer Predator X27 is an impressive 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor with DisplayHDR 1000 and, of course, G-Sync HDR. It's a direct competitor to Asus top-of-the-line...

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 review: today isn’t ready for tomorrow’s display
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The Verge
Published: 01.10.2018
Acer Predator X27 review: today isn’t ready for tomorrow’s display
3.8

The best display technology comes at a (high) price

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27 review: 4K, 144Hz G-Sync HDR is the Holy Grail of gaming monitors, with caveats
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 28.08.2018
Acer Predator X27 review: 4K, 144Hz G-Sync HDR is the Holy Grail of gaming monitors, with caveats

The Acer Predator X27 is one of the first G-Sync HDR displays and checks every box you could ask for despite some bleeding-edge quirks and a sky-high price.

Acer Predator X27 Acer Predator X27
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HEXUS
Published: 01.02.2019
Acer Predator X27

The ultimate gaming monitor?

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Published: 29.09.2018
Acer Predator X27 Review - 4K 144Hz HDR Gaming Monitor with...
4.8

The Acer Predator X27 is a top of the line gaming display equipped with jaw-dropping features like a never before seen 4K 144Hz screen

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Published: 20.08.2018
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Acer Predator X27 Gear this week: A modern camera flash, vintage wireless room speakers, and more
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Published: 22.09.2017
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Published: 27.05.2020
Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor review
4.5

A premium gaming monitor at a premium price.

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Published: 09.04.2020
Acer Predator X27 bmiphzx Review
4.1

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