CES 2026: Acer debuted 3 new gaming monitors

With CES 2026 in full swing, we have already seen several product announcements from Taiwanese tech giant Acer. From new laptops to electric scooters, expect a lot of new technology from the brand this year. One thing we’re particularly excited about is the lineup of new gaming monitors.

Acer launched three new monitors at CES on Monday to meet gamers’ needs for speed, accuracy, performance, and of course, aesthetics. Whether you’re looking for the fastest refresh rate, gorgeous imagery, or a mix of the two, the latest releases are sure to satisfy. Although none are available for purchase yet, we’ve broken down all the details known so far – including price and a timeline for when they’ll be available.

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Acer Predator XB273U F6 Gaming Monitor

First up is the Predator XB273U F6, a 27-inch, 2560 x 1440 QHD IPS panel with an ultra-fast 500Hz refresh rate that’s ideal for high-level eSports. The refresh rate can surprisingly reach up to 1000Hz if you use Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) mode, which drops the resolution to 1280 x 720. Motion blur and ghosting? never heard of them. Other specifications include a 2,000:1 native contrast ratio and 350 nit brightness, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, audio out and dual integrated 2-watt speakers, an ergonomic and adjustable stand, and a remote control smart dial for convenience.

“With its 500Hz refresh rate, advanced IPS technology, and 1000Hz dynamic mode, it delivers both speed and visual fidelity that redefines what competitive gamers can expect from a monitor,” said Charles Wang, senior manager of product management, digital displays, at Acer.

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The Predator XB273U F6 will be available in spring 2026 starting at $799.99.

Acer Predator X34 F3 Curved Gaming Monitor

For those who like to have their games physically close to them, Acer has announced a new Predator X34 F3 QD-OLED curved gaming monitor. It has a more modest (but still great) 360Hz refresh rate, a 34-inch curved QD-OLED panel with a native resolution of 3440 x 1440, a 0.03 ms grey-to-gray response time and an 1800R curvature for breathtaking clarity, lightning-fast response and truly immersive gaming. It’s ideal for both competitive players and content creators, as the 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.07 billion color support, 500 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000,000:1 Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) ratio deliver gorgeous highlights, deep blacks and vibrant colors all around. Other features include ergonomic tilt, swivel and height adjustments, and dual 5-watt integrated speakers.

The Predator X34 F3 will also be available this spring for a starting price of $1,199.99.

Acer Nitro XV270X P Gaming Monitor

Finally, we have a new Acer Nitro gaming monitor, the XV270X P. This 27-inch IPS monitor combines creator-grade 5K resolution with esports-level 330Hz performance. Sure, it doesn’t have a high refresh rate like other newly announced monitors, but it’s still a beast of a monitor. And as our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) point out, casual gamers probably won’t notice a huge difference over the 240Hz mark (at least on laptops). At 5120 x 2880 (5K) resolution, it will run at 165Hz via HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 for crystal-clear detail and vibrant imagery. When you need fluidity and responsiveness for gameplay, it delivers a sharp 2560 x 1440 at 330Hz.

Other features include AMD FreeSync Premium, 0.5 ms minimum GTG response time, 1,000,000,000:1 native contrast ratio, up to 400 nit peak brightness, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, dual 2-watt speakers, and an ergonomic stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments.

The Nitro XV270X P gaming monitor will be available this spring with a starting price of $799.99.

If you need a new gaming monitor and can’t wait for new products to arrive, we’ve also collected some excellent options that you can buy right now. Some are also on sale.