Acer has revealed the specifications for the Predator XB273U F5 (WQHD – 2560×1440), one of the world’s first gaming monitors to feature support for NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar Technology. G-SYNC Pulsar Technology, which NVIDIA announced in January, has been described as the next evolution of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology, boosting effective motion clarity to over 1,000 Hz on supported monitors for competitive gaming and other demanding applications.
Acer writes:
- “Boasting a WQHD (2560×1440) resolution and an incredibly fast refresh rate of 360 Hz makes the Predator XB273U F5 a gaming goliath.”
- “It is equipped with NVIDIA’s new G-SYNC Pulsar technology that delivers a significant breakthrough with 4x more effective motion clarity together with smooth and tear-free variable refresh rate gaming.”
- “Supporting 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR, and high 550-nit peak brightness, it delivers incredibly lifelike colors and accurate images that enhance the visual experience.”
Key specifications include:
| Product Name | Predator XB273U F5 | |
| Panel Specifications | Display Size | 27-inch |
| Panel type | IPS | |
| Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDMI: 2560×1440 @ 360 Hz DP: 2560×1440 @ 360 Hz | |
| Glare | No | |
| Response Time | 1 ms/ 0.5 ms (GTG, Min.) | |
| Tear Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | |
| Brightness | Native 500 nits Peak 550 nits (supports HDR) | |
| Viewing Angle | 178° (H), 178° (V) | |
| Color gamut | DCI-P3 90% | |
| Colors | 16.7M | |
| Bits | 8Bit | |
| System Specifications | Input Signal | 2 HDMI (2.1) + 1 DisplayPort (1.4) + SPK |
| VESA Wall Mounting | 100×100 mm | |
| Speaker | 5W x2 | |
| Power Supply | Internal (C13/C14) | |
| Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/Height Adjustment | -5°-25° / ±20° / ±90°/150 mm |
G-SYNC Pulsar in action:
NVIDIA on the advantages of the technology:
This advancement offers distinct advantages for various gaming genres. In competitive gaming, the elimination of stuttering is crucial, as these distractions can impede performance and affect outcomes. Similarly, enhanced motion clarity can provide a competitive edge, where precise tracking and response to fast-moving elements and friend-foe distinction are paramount. For immersive games, the technology’s ability to maintain consistent smoothness and clarity enhances the player’s sense of being part of the game world, free from immersion-breaking visual artifacts.
Furthermore, G-SYNC Pulsar simplifies the user experience by eliminating the need to switch between different monitor settings for either VRR or strobing technologies. Whether it’s for the high-stakes environment of competitive gaming, or the rich, detailed worlds of immersive titles, G-SYNC Pulsar delivers a superior and convenient visual experience tailored to all facets of gaming.