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Acer unveils new Predator X and Z series of Curved OLED and MiniLED gaming monitors

Sean — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:31:11 +0000

Acer has just debuted a bunch of new gaming monitors that are a part of its popular Predator series. These models include the flagship Predator Z57 Dual UHD curved MiniLED, Predator X34 V3 curved MiniLED gaming monitors, Predator X39, and Predator X34 OLED gaming monitors. So let’s have a look.

Acer Predator Z57

The Predator Z57 is the company’s flagship gaming monitor. The model offers a 57-inch curved display that offers a Dual UHD (7680×2160) resolution and offers 120Hz refresh rate. It features 2304-zone MiniLED technology, which promises to offer improved picture quality and brightness. It has a wide 32:9 aspect ratio and a 1000R curvature. The Predator Z57 can output up to 1000 nits of brightness and comes with VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification for accurate colors and light and dark contrast.

The screen features a 98 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. Thanks to the large screen real estate, users can even multi task with this model. It supports the latest consoles and comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4. It has a sleek body and houses twin 10W speakers. The China launch is set for Q1 2024, while the North American release kicks off on Q2 2024 for a 2,499 USD price tag.

Acer Predator X34 V3

Acer’s Predator X34 V3 sports a 34-inch display as the name suggests. The screen is a curved MiniLED panel that offers a 21:9 aspect ratio and QHD resolution. It has a 1500R curvature along with a 94 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. This gaming monitor promises to offer an enhanced gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for minimal ghosting and immersive gameplay. Similar to the Predator Z57, the model houses HDMI 2 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports along with two 5W speakers. The new X34 V3 starts from 1,399 USD and will be available for purchase at the same time as the Predator Z57.

Acer Predator X39 & Predator X34 X

Apart from the MiniLED models, the tech giant also debuted two new OLED gaming monitors which are the Predator X39 and Predator X34 X. The former sports a 39-inch panel, while the latter has a 34-inch screen. Both models feature up to UWQHD resolution (3440×1440) resolution and up to a 240Hz refresh rate. The high refresh rate is paired with 0.01ms pixel response time to ensure a smoother and stutter free gameplay experience. The two OLED gaming monitors also offer 800R curvature.

The displays support a 99 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. These models arrive with Eyesafe 2.0 certification to ease the strain on users’ eyes. The Predator X34 X has a starting price tag of 1,299 USD while the Predator X39 starts from 1,499 USD. These will also go on sale in the Chinese market in Q1 2024, while the release in other regions kicks off in Q2 2024.

Note: All four new gaming monitors support AMD FreeSync Premium technology to prevent screen tearing and flickering. A USB Type-C enables 90W PD port that delivers power, display, and data transfer. The new Predator Gaming Monitors feature built in KVM switch for swapping sources without having to reconnect peripherals.

Acer announced various new products during CES 2024. This includes the Aspire 3D 15 Spatial Labs Edition laptop, Aspire Vero 16, Predator Connect routers, and Aspire Go 14 and Go 15 notebooks. You can also check out our other coverage of the CES 2024 event by clicking here.

Acer Nitro XV275UX gaming monitor with 2K 240Hz refresh rate panel & USB-C port unveiled

Sudhanshu — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:06:29 +0000

Acer has recently launched a compact new gaming PC in its Predator line called the Acer Predator Orion X. Despite its size, the PC packs top-of-the-line specifications, offering up to a Core i9-13900KS CPU and an RTX 4090 CPU. The brand has now introduced the Acer Nitro XV275UX monitor, which might be the perfect fit for this monster PC.

Acer Nitro XV275U specs

Acer Nitro XV275U is a 27-inch gaming monitor featuring a QHD IPS display that delivers a crisp refresh rate of up to 240Hz. The monitor supports 8-bit_FRC color bit depth and covers 99% of the sRGB color space, providing accurate and lifelike colors. It has a decent 300 nits brightness and a rapid 1 ms GTG response time making for an immersive, lag-free gaming experience.

The monitor also features AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync technology that ensures no screen tearing or stuttering even at high frame rates.

Regarding connectivity, the monitor offers two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a headphone jack. For audio, it is equipped with two 3W speakers, providing a built-in audio solution. The stand is fully ergonomic, allowing for up to 110 mm height adjustment, +/-20 degrees swivel, bi-directional pivot, and -5 to 15 degrees tilt, catering to individual preferences and ensuring optimal viewing angles. Additionally, the stand is removable for VESA wall mounting with 75×75 mm holes, offering flexibility in setup configurations.

Unfortunately, the pricing and availability details are yet to be announced, however, if you can’t wait any longer to buy a new monitor, you can check out the Predator XB283K V3, a 4K monitor with 150Hz refresh rate, or the Philips Evnia 32M2C5500W, a 32″ 2K gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate. There is also an all-out option with the ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, an FHD panel with a jaw-dropping 540Hz refresh rate.

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Acer Predator XB283K V3 monitor with 4K resolution, 150Hz refresh rate launched in the US

Sudhanshu — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:11:59 +0000

Earlier this month, we saw the debut of the Acer Predator X45 curved OLED monitor with 240Hz refresh rate in China. While over in the West, the brand has launched a new flat-screen Predator XB283K V3 monitor that comes with UHD resolution and a high refresh rate.

Acer Predator XB283K V3 monitor specs:

The Acer Predator XB283K V3 features a larger 28-inch IPS-type panel with 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution. It boasts a 1ms G2G response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 400 cd/m2 brightness. With 10-bit color depth and 90% DCI-P3 color space coverage, it delivers high-quality visuals. The monitor supports a 150Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-sync for VRR, holding certifications for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-sync compatibility.

It offers full ergonomic adjustments and has connectivity options such as 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC), 2x HDMI 2.1, and a headphone jack. Integrated 2x 2W speakers contribute to the audio experience. Overall, the Acer Predator XB283K V3 combines advanced display technology with ergonomic design.

Pricing & availability

While the official price for the Predator XB283K V3 is set at US$499.99, Acer is currently providing a discounted rate of $439.99 on Amazon. This reduction appears to be a lasting adjustment rather than a temporary promotion tied to Amazon’s Holiday Deals.

In related news, the brand has also launched the Acer VG272K V3 gaming monitor with a 4K, 160Hz screen in China for 2,188 yuan (~$305). It is expected to arrive in the global market soon.

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Acer announces new Predator Gaming Laptops & Monitors at CES 2023

Sean — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:46:37 +0000

Acer has been on a roll with a number of new announcements during the CES 2023 event. Now, one of the latest new reveals includes new Gaming laptop and Monitors from its popular Predator series. So here are all the details.

Acer Predator Helios 16 & Predator Helios 18

Unlike the entry to mid range gaming laptops from the Nitro series that were also announced during CES, the new Predator models are the company’s most powerful gaming notebook series. The brand has launched the two new Predator Helios models with a new design and overhauled the cooling design for better thermals. The Predator Helios 18 and Predator Helios 16 can be purchased with either a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 or Core i9 HX series processor that is paired with up to an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU that has a MGP of 165W.

In other words, this makes the new laptops quite powerful and highly capable for gaming. According to Steve Long, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific & Japan at Intel “The blazing fast performance users could experience is remarkable when compared to industry alternatives, as our labs have shown up to 40% higher in Crossmark tests of general PC use and two times in Blender which many content creators use for work for content creators.”

Under the hood, the new laptops can house up to 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD in RAID 0 format. In simpler terms, these are some top notch specs for a true smooth gaming experience. The Predator Helios 16 sports a 16 inch WQXGA (2560×1600) display that has a 165Hz or 240Hz refresh rate but can even be configured with a Mini LED panel that has a 250Hz refresh rate. The AUO AmLED display technology offers 1,000 nits of peak brightness, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and a 1,000,000:1 high contrast ratio.

On the other hand, the Predator Helios 18 sports a taller 18 inch display in multiple configurations. This includes a WUXGA (1920×1200) at 165Hz, WQXGA (2560×1600) at 165Hz or 240Hz, or an AUO 250Hz Mini LED display. Both of the laptops feature a mini LED backlit keyboard with 1.8mm key travel and anti ghosting N-Key rollover. They also offer per key RGB backlit that is completely customizable.

Predator X45 & Predator X27U

Alongside the two new Predator gaming laptops, Acer also unveiled its latest Predator branded gaming monitors as well. This includes the new Predator X45 and Predator X27U. As the name suggests, the former sports a 45 inch display while the latter has a 27 inch panel. Although there are a number of key differences between the two. The Predator X45 has a UWQHD resolution with 800R curved panel that offers an ultra wide viewing experience with narrow frames and a 98.5 DCI P3 color gamut.

It also houses DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and TÜV Rheinland EyeSafecertification. The Predator X45 sports an OLED display that supports HDR10 and offers a peak brightness of 1000 nits. On the other hand, the Predator X27U has a flat WQHD panel with a 98.5 percent DCI P3 color gamut. Similar to its more expensive sibling it offers TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe certification and 1000 nits of peak brightness while also supporting the HDR10 standard. Both the Predator X45 and X27U have 240Hz refresh rate and 0.01ms pixel response time for a smooth gaming experience.

Pricing & Availability

Acer has showcased the new gaming products and also revealed their pricing ahead of their official release. So let’s have a look:

The Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) will go on sale in March 2023 in North America, EMEA, and China for a starting price tag of 1,649.99 US Dollars, 2,399 Euros, and 17,999 Yuan respectively.
The Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) will launch a month after in April 2023 and will be available in North America for 1,699 US Dollars, 2,499 Euros in the EMEA regions, and 20,999 Yuan in China.

Acer Predator X45 will go on sale sometime in Q2 2023 in North America for a 1,699 US Dollars, while EMEA sales also begins in Q2 for 1,799 Euros. China will be the first release for this gaming monitor in Q1 2023 with a price tag of 12,999 Yuan.
Lastly, Acer Predator X27U will be available in Q2 in North America and EMEA markets for 1,099 US Dollars and 1,099 Euros respectively. Although, the China launch will be live sometime in Q1 2023 for a 7,999 Yuan price tag.

Acer Announces that the 2022 Laptop Market Supply Has Officially Exceeded Demand

Leo Wong De Quan — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:48:29 +0000

After two years of the explosive growth in demand for PCs during the pandemic, it seems that the bullish growth trend is showing signs of slowing down, as more people returning back to the office instead of staying at home post-pandemic. And it seems that globally renowned laptop manufacturers from the likes of Asus and Acer seem to think so as well.

Acer Swift 5

The Taiwanese media outlet, Commercial Times, reports that in Acer’s quarterly shareholder conference, the brand’s CEO, Jason Chen had announced that the company is shifting its sales outlook for the year 2022, as the company had analysed that based on the current data, the global PC market supply has officially exceeded demand.

Amidst the chip shortage issue being gradually resolved since the end of the last year, the company’s sales for Q1 2022 have been greatly improved compared to Q1 2021. And as for international freight shipping, despite the frequent port congestions and long waiting times for sea and air cargo shipping globally, the shipping rates have surely gotten cheaper for multinational companies in 2022. This change allows laptop manufacturers like Acer to lock in sales faster as they can produce more, and then more of the brand’s products will be able to reach storefronts for customers to buy.

But there is one caveat to this in 2022. CEO of Acer Inc, Jason Chen states that in 2022, the United States had raised the federal reverse interest rates higher to increase global inflation rates and coupled with rising food shortages caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine, demand for PCs is just generally low for buyers right now. Chen explains that buyers will now shift their purchasing focus from their wants (ie the more expensive electronic goods) to the basic necessities like bread, rice, butter and cooking oil, as inflation continues to be rising across the globe.

In turn, Chen believes that electronic goods like laptops and smartphones in the next few years will experience much lower demand and have a longer upgrade cycle, not only because people saving and spending money on food, but also because the newer laptops and smartphones of today work just fine to last you 3 to 6 years, and they see no need to replace them.

Acer Aspire 3

Chen believes that Acer conquering the PC market requires sufficient analysis with efficient strategies. Acer’s business operations span across laptops, desktops, displays and non-PC business subsidiaries as well. In the report, Acer notes that almost 22% of the revenue generated in April 2022 this year was held by its non-PC and non-display businesses, and the company’s business revenue grew 7% YoY compared to 2021.

And as a closing note, Chen reiterates that Acer as a company to ready to face the uncertainties of the PC market, and that it will always do its preparations against the unexpected to stay strong in its current position as an industry leader in the market.

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Acer is Holding its Spring Global Launch Event on May 18th

Leo Wong De Quan — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:30:19 +0000

Acer, the renowned Taiwan-based international hardware and electronics corporation, is holding its Spring Global Launch Event/Press Conference virtually on May 18th, 2022 Wednesday.

Officially referred to as “Next@Acer 2022”, the launch event is will be live-streamed via YouTube at 9 PM Taipei time (UTC +8) / 6:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30) / 3 PM Berlin Time (UTC +2) / 9 AM New York Time (UTC -4) on May 28th.

Acer has not revealed what series of laptops the company will be launching in May, but if we refer to Acer’s last year’s launch schedule, the company is expected to launch a brand new array of Windows laptops, Chromebooks, gaming devices, business ultrabooks, and professional creator-focused laptops for the masses.

Although Acer did not explicitly announce the devices that will be revealed, the company did share some teaser photos of what to expect from the company at the Next@Acer 2022 launch event, which gives us confirmation on which laptops lineups will get announced on May 28th.

First of all, Acer’s gaming sub-brand, Predator will be refreshing its Acer Helios and Acer Triton series for 2022 with AMD and Intel’s latest processors. The teaser for the 2022 Predator series this year seems to be space-themed which could mean that Acer is planning to deliver an out-of-this-world gaming experience to its users in 2022.

Next is Acer’s bold and innovative sub-brand, the ConceptD. You might know the ConceptD series for its creative-focused easel series which has an adjustable hinge similar to the Apple iPad’s Magic Keyboard, but specifically engineered for the Acer ConceptD series.

The ConceptD teaser looks like a whirlpool of sorts made out of wood, which could hint that the laptop may have a wooden-like texture feel to it.

The last teaser that Acer has put out is for the event which seems to focus on saving the Earth. Acer could announce a 2022 refresh of its eco-friendly Acer Vero series that it had launched last year, and the company could announce that it will be incorporating green technology into its laptops to reduce the company’s carbon emissions, like switching out plastic packaging for paper packaging for its laptops instead.

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