Very good performance.

The Acer Predator XB271HU ($799.99) not only looks identical to its sibling, the Predator XB271HK , but it also delivers outstanding gaming performance and is equipped with many of the same features, including a fully adjustable stand, gamer presets, and Nvdia's G-Sync technology.

Nvidia G-Sync anti-tearing technology; Very good gaming and gray-scale performance; Fast refresh rate; Stylish design

Expensive; Middling color accuracy; Weak speakers; Only two video inputs

A fantastic gaming monitor that fits both gamers and professionals, but has a steep price tag that's scares away all but those with deep pockets.

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The Acer Predator XB271HU is one of a new breed of gaming monitors that not only features the high refresh rate you expect of a gaming display but has the great image quality you'd associate with an IPS panel too.

Superb overall image quality; G-Sync eliminates tearing and stutter; 165Hz IPS panel is fantastic for gaming; Good design and build quality

Expensive; Only two inputs; Speakers are weak

I bought this for my son. Great quality and very fast. Overall a great monitor. The amount I paid was totally worth it.

Was debating between this monitor and a curved Alienware. Picked this one a couple of days ago. Noticed smoothness of the picture right away, even in simple tasks like moving mouse cursor. Wish that buttons were replaced with joystick, if there will ever be next generation of this monitor.

Any product that one purchases is in the final analysis only as good as the after sales service. I made the mistake of registering my Monitor with Acer with the thought that if in trouble the Manufacturer is the one to put you right. The, so called, 'owners manual' I found useless.

The Acer Predator XB271HU is an impressive gaming monitor equipped with a 27" 1440p IPS panel that can be overclocked from its native 144 Hz to 165 Hz. Absolute smoothness of in-game action is ensured by the built-in G-Sync module, and its ultra-thin screen bezels make it as immersive as they are...

Okay, this is an amazing, AMAZING monitor. Yes, it is crazy expensive, but if you are even considering getting it - go for it! There's no better way to describe the experience than "buttersmooth".

G -Sync, Nvidia's proprietary frame-smoothing technology, is possibly one of the most exciting game developments in the last five years. Being a hardware solution – as opposed to AMD's similar, but software-based, FreeSync – it does add a bit to the price of a monitor, but when you combine that with...