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.
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While the Acer Nitro XV282K is pretty pricey, it’s nevertheless a solid gaming monitor with robust picture options — depending on which presets you use.
The Acer Nitro XV282K is a fantastic monitor that features mostly superb build quality, 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and two HDMI 2.1 ports. Unfortunately, while console gaming, it’s unable to switch between user modes, meaning you’re forced to use HDR, even when you’d prefer not to. For PC gamers and creatives, the XV282K’s gorgeous 4K IPS will be a huge boon – but it’s sky-high price may deter most.
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, it delivers vibrant color and a solid gaming experience.
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.
Indeed, some are more sensitive to overshoot than tearing and stuttering from frame and refresh rate mismatches. We’d also liked to have seen the retail price a bit lower than the ~$900 USD it hovered around at time of review. Although we understand the current market situation is not favourable – this is one of the earlier HDMI 2.1 capable 144Hz ‘4K’ UHD models available and there are global supply issues to contend with.