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Acer’s Predator X27U F8 Hits 720Hz at 720p, 540Hz at 1440p, Launching Q1 2026 for $1,299

The flagship OLED chases esports-grade speed by lowering resolution to unlock its top refresh rate.

Overview

  • Acer unveiled the Predator X27U F8 at IFA 2025, delivering 540Hz at native 2560×1440 and up to 720Hz at 1280×720 over HDMI, DisplayPort or USB‑C.
  • The display is scheduled for Q1 2026 in North America at about $1,299 and in China at RMB 10,000, with EMEA availability expected in Q2 at €1,199.
  • Acer highlights premium OLED characteristics such as extremely high contrast, sub‑millisecond response and HDR‑level peak brightness.
  • Acer also expanded its Nitro line for early 2026, led by the 27‑inch XV273U W1 (1440p up to 275Hz via overclock) at roughly $299, alongside new 4K, 5K and 40‑inch models with stated Q1 pricing.
  • Reporting points to similar ultra‑fast OLED monitors from LG and Asus that likely share panel tech, and outlets differ on the Predator’s panel size listing.