Acer Nitro XV282K KV 28"

The Acer Nitro XV282K is great for gamers looking for the sharpest possible image, thanks to its high pixel density. It runs at the maximum refresh rate for the 4K class and delivers flawless Adaptive-Sync. Though the monitor's contrast is only average,...

Is it worth paying $900 for Acer’s Nitro XV28 monitor to take advantage of next-gen gaming? If you have money to spend, I think so — you’ll probably be quite happy with the monitor. But for most, I’d recommend waiting until HDMI 2.1-equipped monitors are more affordable to buy, or putting aside more cash to spring for a really nice TV. Your next-gen games will look great on the Nitro, but the high cost might not be worth it.

The inclusion of HDMI 2.1 allows you to enjoy these perks on the PS5 and Xbox Series X as well as on PC. However, there’s some minor to moderate overshoot noticeable at low FPS with VRR enabled and the HDR image is subpar for this price.

The Acer XV282K KV is excellent for gaming. It has a high 144Hz refresh rate which you can achieve over HDMI thanks to its HDMI 2.1 inputs, but you need an HDMI 2.1 compatible graphics card. It supports FreeSync VRR to reduce screen tearing. The response times are very quick, so motion looks smooth, and the input lag is very low. Sadly, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray when viewed in the dark.

The Acer Nitro XV282K is a 4K gaming monitor that offers up 144Hz refresh rate with a quick 1ms GTG response time. It comes equipped with FreeSync Premium support, HDR400 certification, and a fairly color-accurate IPS panel at its heart. For many, this is the holy grail of monitor specifications, offering up high-end picture clarity alongside esports levels of speed and response. Furthermore, with HDMI 2.1 support, console gamers will finally be able to relish in 4K gaming at 120Hz refresh rate – something that was previously unavailable.