Acer Predator X27 27"

Fantastic image quality ; Great gaming performance ; Stunning HDR

Very expensive ; Still only a 27-inch display ; 4K resolution too demanding

The combination of 4K, HDR and 144Hz makes the Acer Predator X27 one of the most desirable monitors you can buy – but it's not cheap.

HDR really works well here ; Colors are strong ; 144Hz and 4K is a dream come true

Requires serious hardware to drive in game ; Price is ludicrous ; Pixel density verging on too small, ; 32-inch would be better

If you absolutely must be at the cutting edge you can’t go wrong with the Acer Predator X27. Its popping color and impressive spec list is a must have for any enthusiast with money to burn. So how do you justify a panel quite like this? Well, honestly...

4K UHD resolution. Supports HDR content. Very high rated and tested brightness. Excellent contrast ratio for an IPS monitor. Glare-reducing hood. Stylish, ergonomic mount provides height, tilt, and swivel control.

Stratospheric pricing. Requires high-performance hardware to get the most out of it.

Bottom Line: 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.

Vivid DisplayHDR 1000 certified display with 384 backlight zones ; First monitor to hit 144Hz at 4K resolution ; Impeccable color accuracy ; Factory calibrated ; G-Sync

Extremely expensive ; Active cooling fan creates noise ; Output occasionally turns a murky gray after waking

The Predator X27 pushes the ragged edge of what’s possible for display technology, and setting it up requires quite a bit more work than your average display. It’s worth the time, though.

Excellent HDR brightness. Image remains accurate at an angle. Excellent wide color gamut.

Performs poorly in a dark room.

The Acer Predator X27 is a very good monitor for most uses. It's well-suited for a brighter office setting but has limited ergonomic options. It has some excellent gaming features, like support for NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology, but is limited by the...