Acer Predator XB271HUAbmiprz 27 Inch WQHD Gaming Monitor, Black (TN Panel, G-Sync, 165 Hz (OC), 1ms, ZeroFrame, DP, HDMI, USB Hub, Height Adjustable Stand)

This monitor is fantastic, G-sync really helps you get more from your GPU. Before I'd try and make sure it didn't drop below 60fps but now I found I could up a lot of the settings and as long as it doesn't dip below 40fps you really can't tell the difference.Images are really crisp and colours are great, I was expecting them to be washed out with it being a TN panel but was pleasantly surprised. I've not changed much in the settings apart from knocking the brightness down a little and have left all the extras like dark boost and dynamic contrast off as I found they didn't help.Build quality is good and I only have a little bit of backlight bleed down each side but you only notice it if you're looking for it. The stand is nice too, it's only let down by the speakers which are really, really poor but I always use a headset when gaming so it's not a big issue for me.If you want a good 4K gaming monitor and own a GTX 980ti or above, this monitor is perfect. I only have a GTX 970 and can get 1440p out of most games on medium settings but I'll be looking to upgrade when they announce the next wave of Nvidia GPU'sI also connected up my PS4 which looked really nice, I was a little disappointed that it doesn't automatically switch inputs from DP to HDMI but again it's no deal breaker.I hope this helps, if you have any questions please leave a comment and I'll try my best to help.

I bought this mainly for gaming as I finally have a rig that can handle 4k in high end settings. In my view a 32 inch screen is the minimum size screen to really appreciate 4k sat at a desk. 27 inch to me just doesn't make much sense above 1440p.Went for this as the cost has come right down and is really competitive, I like playing strategy and RPG games more than FPS games so a 16:9 screen ratio is arguably a better choice than a 21:9.The image quality is stunning! Best monitor I've ever used. Colours are amazing and vibrant, you really will not be disappointed here. Gsync also makes a lot of sense for 4k games on a monitor like this, even when the frame rates drop below 60FPS the playback is always buttery smooth.In blacked out scenes there is a noticeable amount of IPS glow, this gets worse when you view at an angle but its more of a minor annoyance and does not affect picture quality at all as the contrast is great. Watched several episodes of the Expanse which has many dark space scenes in and it wasn't noticeable. Just to cover there was no backlight bleed or other defects that I could notice on this monitor. Though through other reviews i get the impression Acers QC is not great so always check.Considering that this is the only 32 inch, 4k G sync enabled monitor on the market right now it is very annoying that it has the older Display port 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 standards. Display port is limited to 60hz at 4k so even if the monitor panel could be overclocked it wouldn't be able to get a signal bigger than 60hz anyway. Also HDMI 4k is limited to 30hz.Personally I can live with 60hz though perfectly good for the games I play and enjoy.However my main beef with this thing is that it is not HDCP 2.2 enabled so you CANNOT WATCH ANY UHD CONTENT!!! Of course other than unencryped 4k youtube content that is, that plays perfectly. So yeah if you want to watch UHD Netflix, Amazon or if you plan to get that expensive Panasonic UHD blueray drive and watch UHD bluerays. Do not buy this monitor!That being said 1080p HDCP content does work and it is still a great picture. Still I knew all this and still bought it anyway as primarily its for playing games at 4k.Summary:At the end of the day if you want a 32 inch 4k gaming monitor with Gsync and value picture quality over super high refresh rates this is the only one on the market at the moment and it is excellent. However if you want to use this as an all rounder, play UHD content on your PC, or plug in a UHD blue ray player or one of the next gen 4k games consoles. Forget it look elsewhere.

I have been using a 1080p60 TV as a monitor since I built my first PC in 2016 and, with some money to spare, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I have limited space where I'm living and two screens are not an option for me at the moment. I play video games (generally story-driven, single player games), watch movies and TV shows and use my computer for some work also. After considering my options between a 2K144 monitor or a 4K60 monitor, I decided the 4K60 monitor was the best fit for me. I also wanted GSync and a good response time, so this 32 inch Acer Predator model was what I decided to go with.There isn't really much to say in regards picture quality. Everything looks fantastic, though you need to be within a metre or two of your screen to really appreciate the jump from 1080p to 4K. I like the design of the device too. It has some "gamer" aesthetics going on, but it's not too obnoxious in that regard and the bezel is minimal for such a large screen. The stand is easy to use and sturdy.There is one flaw with the device that has been noted in many of the other reviews. Once in a while there is some kind of error that causes the picture in a small portion of the screen to be briefly corrupted. In my experience, this is very occasional. Maybe once in five hours of use or so (though I haven't measured this). It also lasts for such a short time that it's just long enough to notice and not enough to really distract. It may be an issue in fast paced competitive games, but without experiencing that for myself I can't be sure. It also seems like some individual devices are affected more than others, based on the reviews here. I have personally found this issue unobtrusive but your mileage may vary.I would recommend this monitor to people like me, who have a mix of uses for it. For gaming only, particularly fast paced competitive gaming, a 144Hz monitor with lower resolution might be a better option. Equally there are cheaper options, without GSync and with lower response times, for those uninterested in gaming at all. For me, this monitor is a great fit for my current desktop usage.