Acer Predator X27 Review - 4k 144Hz - Simply the BEST Gaming Monitor with G-Sync HDR

[@ShaadowOfLight]

Any reviews coming soon? You are the best monitor reviewer on youtube hands down, i'm still waiting for a good 1440p 144hz ips monitor without panel lottery and good look (from the current ones the only one i like is the pg279q but since it has the worst qc out of these type of panels i'm not gonna risk it, i'm not gonna replace it like 4 times untill i get a good one).

[@rookie_breaks]

For real. I just found this guy and it'd be terrible if he stopped making videos right as I found the channel.

[@Barb4sale]

@@rookie_breaks I think he might be dead or something...Check out his forum... Website shows copyright through 2019 but all new posts and entire threads are spammed with illegal counterfeit adds for passports and currency...

[@PCBetter]

Best monitor ever. Tired of all the negative attention it’s getting. If people saw it in person they’d change their tune real quick.

[@FullyStackedTear]

It's a 27" monitor for that price... not surprised people are being negative lol It's overpriced as fuck

[@FullyStackedTear]

Why for not wanting a tiny 27" monitor over my 35" ultrawide, oh yeah I'm broke poor old me.

[@PCBetter]

El diablo da Costa got one of those two too. They pale in comparison. Aw34 is awesome. X27 is just that much better.

[@WhirlingMusic]

This is my very first monitor. I have been gaming on tv for decades. I think it's pretty big considering how close I am to the screen. The only problem I have with this monitor is that when I change the resolution in games, it bugs out. When it does work, its blurry. 1440p looks like 1080p. It really sucks because in some games I prefer high frame rates. Some games I like 4k. But I cant change resolution sometimes.

[@canirunit8162]

Please come back.

[@hinatashoyo2999]

When are u coming back m8 ? u are great ! Also please do LG 34GK950F review

[@LimsCave]

*Update*: A few people mentioned that there is an adapter integrated to increase the space between the VESA bracket plate and the cooler the monitor - Will check it later when I'm home back from work. (No adapter included but Acer already has solved this issue with a new adapter) Please note: Before you are asking why I did not record the fan - The problem is that it would not reproduce the real volume (your volume settings, my microphone volume setting) Please note: Yes 2000$ / 2500€ is too much for a good price-performance ratio on the Acer X34 (as mentioned in the review) Please note: I get a bigger apartment (+60 square meters only for a home cinema, youtube, and gaming) So it will cost some time to organize everything. Are you interested in a documentation for those rooms? HDR vs SDR Photo Comparison: www.limscave.com/acer-x27

[@pepe8196]

Lims Cave you rock bro! Love your content

[@loupbleu3177]

Do they really cost only 2000$ (1700€) in the US ? Instead of 2900$ (2500€) ? Wtf ? Asus and Acer are Taiwanese companies why do their monitors cost a lot less in the US than in the EU ? The difference (800€) is enough money to go to the US have some vacation, buy the monitor and come back. LMAO

[@LimsCave]

I am not sure - I am not a taxes and customs pro ;D But yeah, the price here is even more horrible than in the US :P

[@gizZlefizZle]

You didnt understand the Vesa Mount. Here you can see the correct installation methode without blocking the fan m.imgur.com/a/16YTL1b

[@Henningberlin94]

sure we are

[@warpathh]

What animated wallpapers were you using? Thanks!

[@warpathh]

Just curious. I hope all is well with you!

[@shtaufaker5211]

That's Wallpaper Engine, you can buy it on Steam

[@MrRdt1970]

This guy's reviews one of best I've ever seen doesn't miss anything

[@BlackjackCZ]

You deserve credit for a very detailed review. One of the better one's I have seen. I am waiting for a 32 inch version.

[@tealuxe]

Well, I saw this monitor in person, it was on Display, and when I looked at it I just thought "Wow". The game on display was fortnite, which wasn't the best game, but the colors... man, the density of 4k at 27inch... man, the quality of the picture was hella perfect. I have to say that it blew me away. Still, I do believe that this monitor is not worth the price tag, it's just too much. However, I'm kinda exited for future releases, specially for ultrawide monitors with this picture quality.

[@elsonc8308]

Absolutely love your reviews!

[@jeppa229]

Lims Cav, which monitor would you say is your favorite?

[@adriant6657]

Hey eine Frage, habe den selben Monitor, meiner knackt immer wieder herum, egal ob an oder aus, es kommen immer die knack Geräusche aus dem Monitor, Ist das bei deinem genauso? Weißt du vielleicht woran das liegt und ob das dem Monitor schadet?

[@adidkjf]

Hey.. should i still buy this in 2021 ? or can you recommend another? Problem is that nothing is available right now..

[@emmethwearonn9179]

I love the details and informations you give in your reviews man,keep up the good work!

[@nickn1937]

Thank you for the best monitor reviews on KZbin. Covering all the details

[@cubanoctopus5339]

Seemingly the 1440p at 144hz is the sweet spot for gaming purposes, imo. With the problems with blacks and the HDR issues blooming. Any monitor you recommend at 1440p with 120 hz or higher that have doesn't have the issues of this monitor? Also, what is keyboard? Looks great

[@lipzi2]

Can you recommend me a 144hz Monitor for a dual monitor setup? Or should I go with 2 different monitors?

[@blacklightrr]

What TV do you recommend for console gaming?

[@lord.frosty]

Amazing stuff as always! Keep the content coming :D

[@pogchamp3110]

Hi, kalibrierst du die Monitore auf lineares Gamma 2,2 oder auf die sRGB-Gammakurve? Der Unterschied ist ja nicht sonderlich groß aber das würde mich trotzdem interessieren.

[@BoggedBogdanoff]

Could you point me in the direction of what I should be searching for to get the neat ambient lighting devices you have in your place? I want something like that for my gaming setup haha

[@lucasclaus6774]

How to get the moving backgrounds from your desktop? and nice video!

[@PermaChill]

Very good review, not much filler, all useful information to hear about the monitor. Thanks!

[@PizzaOMC]

Will you review the viewsonics XG3240c in the future? It looks to be a really good panel from the small amount of reviews out there. Would be awesome if you got a review sample or something as you go way more in depth with statistics and specifications than 99% of people doing monitor reviews.

[@bs11100010]

microled monitors are going to be awesome.

[@utubby3730]

And before that, mini LED. I am really torn between buying one of these, or holding out hope a mini LED version shows up within the next year...

[@bs11100010]

I am still using one of the original led backlit monitors that came out. I bought an oled tv and am waiting till we get monitors that have the pure blacks that oled offers. Color accuracy and contrast are the most important to me. Mini/micro led should really be the best of all world's.

[@G-Dimension]

Hi, What is your personal monitor now ?

[@ahalam100]

hi, i like the background light. where you got them from. if you can share the link

[@Mr.Beavis667]

i'm curious as well

[@GVMAX]

What RGB LED Lamp are you using?

[@FrankieFive]

I know this might seem like a strange question but is there a monitor that is high refresh rate so 120hz and up that has a glossy finish on the screen. Ever since seeing an imac I have had a preference for glossy displays because of how it makes the colors pop. I use my PC in a room with controlled lighting so reflections and glare is not an issue.

[@helgar791]

Excellent review. Merely the most comprehensive so far. Stellar job friend.

[@hafbakedsnake706]

Can you run the monitor at 1440p but still utilize the HDR?? Certain games like fps that I play online I prefer the high fps over 4k such as Destiny 2

[@oDiium1]

Lims hi! Happy New year! I own the monitor one month now and while i have a very good monitor with minimal glow, no dead pixels, no fan noise etc, i have noticed that in HDR because of the increased brightness apparently i can notice what seems to be the Led grid array in dim uniform backgrounds. It manifests like a horizontal and or vertical banding problem, although lighter and it dissapears almost completely in sdr (variable backlight on nits 200) and completely with variable backlight off. Thats also why i know that it isnt a panel uniformity problem and it is the Led array showing up when the backlight maxes out. Did you notice it when you had the monitor?

[@pasi123567]

Ich hätte da eine Frage. Wirst du den Samsung C27JG50 noch reviewn?Ich muss mich momentan zwischen diesem und den C27FG73 entscheiden, der aber eine schlechtere Auflösung hat.

[@FLawLesSTaStE]

Lim man I wanna really get a G-sync monitor bcs I am tired of all the screen tearing. My specs : Gtx 7704gb i5 4670k 3,4ghz 1 6 gb ram So if I get 144hz Ips & g sync monitor and I see that my pc cant handel it. Can I downscale to 1080p, will it look good as the native 1080 or it will look bad. Thanks for your help in advance and great channel!

[@LimsCave]

Yes it can, but 1080p on a 1440p screen will look more blurry than a native 1080p monitor. I would not really suggest it (depending on when you want to upgrade your graphics card)

[@BenninneB]

Ich würde gerne wissen welches Programm du nutzt um das Live Wallpaper zu benutzen. Oder ist das auf nem video player basiert? Find das ne recht coole Sache

[@LimsCave]

store.steampowered.com/app/431960/Wallpaper_Engine/

[@BrotherAzrael]

Do you happen to know if they fixed the loud fan issue in the X27P?

[@kevpark5027]

wow those are cool lamps, does anyone know the model name? the left and right one both looks so cool

[@sparky1570784]

please do one of the aorus AD27QD id like to know if its any good, if you can.

[@ryankorte8601]

Your monitor reviews are excellent sir, keep up the good work.

[@4G12]

It's a sad fact that even in the year 2018, the 4K 144Hz market is still a pathetic duopoly of ACER and ASUS. We are living in an era where native 4k 120Hz HDR TVs are available at prices way lower than this monitor, yet we're still price gouged for a device that's obviously rushed out of the factory in an unfinished and unrefined state. Crazy cheap and loud fan for a monitor that costs as much as a high end quality gaming laptop? This screams rush job. At this price point they should have either incorporated a highly efficient passive cooling solution as a heat sink that doubles as a work of art or just stick in laptop style heat pipe and fans and since it'll never get anywhere near as hot as a CPU and GPU combined, run multiple fans at rpms used for idling laptops. At 27 inches and over 2000USD, it's WAY too small. Now, if someone like LG gets serious about creating a 4k high FPS ultimate monitor and uses one of their 55 inch native 4k 120Hz TV panels as the basis and modify the electronics for minimizing latency, USB C and DisplayPort support, then plug in a G-Sync module and price it similarly to the ASUS and ACER rush jobs...

[@BedBug1984]

There are no 4k 120hz tv's. HDMI doesn't support the bandwith. 99% of tv's are 60hz. almost all of the TV's with "higher" refresh rates are software overclocked which = artifacting and crap from hell.

[@shehzaanaabdulla3047]

IIRC there are 4K TVs that genuinely support 120Hz, but only when outputting at 1080p

[@darkultra]

ShehzaanA Abdulla My LG does this. With HDMI 2.1 I hope future TVs will be 120Hz @ 4K

[@chupeicycling1668]

comparing pc monitors to TV's, man you are so lost.

[@brkbtjunkie]

4G12 does it really matter though since nearly all panels are made by one manufacturer, AU Optronics.

[@Karkarof94]

Hey Lims, i just bought a Acer Predator x34 Monitor. I wanted to aske you which gamme you recommend me for gaming? 2.2 or 2.5?

[@LimsCave]

I dlnt know it yet, please check the page review for that :P

[@PatientEmber]

Great review! Thank you!!!! Quick question: in order to change the refresh rate to 98hz, do you need to set that in the nvidia control panel? (or radeon settings if you are an AMD user?) Or is that something which can be done in the monitor OSD? Many thanks, Josh

[@LimsCave]

In the graphics card software

[@hinatashoyo2999]

Good job mate! What do u think about the new LG34GK950G ultrawide?

[@LimsCave]

Did not test the LG34GK950G yet - so I cannot tell :P

[@hinatashoyo2999]

Lims Cave Yeah true ^_^ but i really hope that the monitors is goood !! Have been waitng toooo loongee =_=

[@TheTetraLive]

hey limscave :D wie würdest du den Monitor im Vergleich zum Alienware Aw3418dw sehen ? Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Alienware. Und 2500€ oder mehr ist schon heftig

[@LimsCave]

Sind eben zwei verschiedene Monitore. 2500€ ist der Monitor es nicht wert (für die meisten). Ich würde ihn mir auch nicht kaufen, außer ich hätte Geld zum Überschuss ;P. Gegenüber deinem Alienware ist der Acer eben doch noch ne Ecke besser (was die Bildqualität betrifft). Tagsüber wird es kaum auffalen (bei SDR) bei HDR natürlich schon. Im dunklen hat der Acer dann auch nochmal seine stärken (Kontrast, Schwarzwert, Farben nochmal etwas besser, Blickwinkel). Würde an deiner Stelle aber noch abwarten. Bin mir auch sicher dass der im Preis fallen wird. Am Ende liegt es auch noch im Auge des betrachters, wie viel besser ein Monitor als der andere ist. Einige empfinden den Unterschied als riesig, wobei andere das vernachlässigen würden. Deshalb immer eigene Präferenzen abwägen :)

[@rogerkambodscha5975]

Great review as always. Keep up the good work!!! You deserve way more subs!

[@Malinkadink]

What do you use for those dynamic wallpapers and any good place to browse some wallpapers? Also what do you use for ambient lighting (the lamp and globe)? Lastly I recently saw rtings review of this monitor and oh my lord is the input lag egregious for a gaming display. 13ms with gsync, 20ms @ 60hz. My OLED C7 is 20ms at 60hz for christ's sake!

[@LimsCave]

wallpaper engine (steam). The lamp is just a cheap RGB lamp which I bought on Amazon. The Globe is no longer available (ordered on Amazon.de - Germany, and it does not have any brand name). Without measuring hardware it is always not really easy to tell a difference between 5 and 10 ms tbh. But it is a good point to be mentioned.

[@Abdulrahman-id5bb]

There is something really really important to me I want to ask you about.... How does 1080p contents such (Movies, Netflix, Gaming @1080*1920) look like on native 4K monitors or even 2K monitors ? is it really bad ? Thank you ♥

[@LimsCave]

on 2k a tiny bit worse than my Viewsonic XG2703-GS (which btw suffers from sharpness issues and vertical scanlines) and on 1080p it only looks average (compared to a native Full HD monitor definitely worse). Not comparable to TV's

[@Shizuyumi]

Do you think you could experiment trying to OC this monitor beyond 144 Hz? Does it work, or does it just fail and fallback to 144 Hz? Also, is there ANY difference between this and the ASUS equivalent? Or is it just pure frame aesthetics? On your site's post, you described the pros and cons with this monitor, but are they different with the ASUS (better or worse)?

[@LimsCave]

I do not own the Acer anymore so I cannot try to OC. I think the difference between both is only very slight (some design aspects, presets, osd) While the uniformity (white and black), as well as the IPS glow or clouding within TN, will mostly vary between different manufacturers, it is really hard to tell even when ONLY reviewing 1 unit of both monitors. For this, we also need more feedback from buyers out there or order the Acer + Asus several times :P I think even in a 1:1 comparison it should be pretty hard to tell a difference especially because of the dimming zones

[@sugo8479]

also waiting for the 200hz ultrawides, gonna watch your review when they drop

[@LordBattleSmurf]

ETA on those?

[@Sc0rphionx]

@@sugo8479 When you don't know English, just refrain to use expressions like that. You are saying: "IPS panels are the shit", this means they are the best, then you contradicted yourself with "va for life". Just use your language or learn the meaning right.

[@sugo8479]

@@Sc0rphionx it was just a typo, my bad

[@Sc0rphionx]

@@sugo8479 No problem mate, I thought you were one of those kids wannabe that believe speaking "english slang and modisms" is a cool thing. I stand corrected!

[@Sumpfson]

Great review! Your animated wallpapers look amazing, where do you get them?

[@LimsCave]

Wallpaper Engine (Steam) - cost around 3€ and you have a full range of animated wallpapers for games, anime, nature, sci-fi.... (:

[@samihamouri]

Hi , excellent video , I love the amount of details you put into your reviews , I just pre-ordered 2x2080 Ti , and I am thinking to upgrade my Acer G35 monitor , I was considering this monitor , the X27 , what do you think of the input lag in games ? I usually play competitive multiplayer games .. I know 4K is not the way to go for competitive games , But am curious if it is good enough maybe ? I dont know , I need a way to enjoy my new cards that will come in september .. maybe for casual gaming , another idea I had is to buy the 120 hz G-sync 4k TV that companies will release in partnership with Nvidia , maybe I can enjoy some single player couch gaming and keep the G35 for competitive ? what do you think ? any idea when those TVs will come out ? thanks

[@dimitrismakridis1170]

What’s your take on the new Aorus ad27qd now that gsync is supported on FreeSync monitors..?

[@LimsCave]

Didnt test the aorus yet

[@Dmcinc]

Hi what do you use for the wall paper? Thanks

[@IceColdKilax]

What happens when that Fan fails ? Wait for next years version. How many dimable zones does it have ?

[@zacguadnola1328]

Love Your reviews!!! Where did you get the ghost in the shell art???

[@orhansoskic5338]

You wrtie: When using HDR @144Hz, the black crush does not appear. But as far as I am informed it can not run hdr 144hz but only 98 hz. So how can you write this????

[@LimsCave]

Wehre did I Worte this ?

[@orhansoskic5338]

@@LimsCave I also want to ask you about the fan. Does it make alot of noise after 3-4 hours played? Are there holes so air flow can come into the fan??

[@elilescholten8788]

Can you give me the exact settings you use on this monitor please and thank you.

[@LimsCave]

I am using 6000K www.limscave.com/acer-x27 www.limscave.com/media/acer-x27/in-page-gallery/best-settings-acer-x27-big.jpg

[@elilescholten8788]

Thanks!

[@elilescholten8788]

Whats the 6000k mean?

[@riky400]

Super Lim! How is UHD resolution on this monitor? Do you notice some blurriness? Love ya!

[@LimsCave]

No, only above 120Hz. Otherwise, everything was pretty sharp as far as I can tell with my "4k panel" experience in monitors right now. I could not notice any scanlines or pixel inversion

[@rparker1562]

HELLO what do you think about the Samsung CJG5 Gaming Monitor ?

[@oDiium1]

Hey Lims! Question . What animated wallpapers are these??

[@oDiium1]

Found it in comments !

[@oDiium1]

Your review great as always not to mention that i think you are the first for this new generation of monitors!

[@LimsCave]

Thanks (:

[@andrewt9704]

Hey man, I’ve been looking for the best 1080p 144hz monitor that’s objectively better than the others. I’m gonna be gaming and have a gtx 1080. What’s your opinion?

[@LimsCave]

Viewsonic XG2401 if G-Sync is not needed. Otherwise, I did not have tested yet any 144Hz G-Sync TN panels. IPS does not exist in 1080p 144Hz models. The CFG73 also is still a good monitor but there you have the purple artifact lottery. It depends on your preferences. Competitive games = more a TN panel. For a better image quality and blacks, the Samsung CFG73

[@swumimobile5843]

Have you considerd to check out the Benq ex3501r ? It s a beauty but wonder if any good

[@LimsCave]

Hey mate - No, not really considered yet (: I am still preparing my new rooms for video

[@aenigmatistaentertainment2441]

What's the best 1440P, 144HZ panel out there? Preferably about 27 inch, a low response time and with G sync. Or should I wait?

[@aenigmatistaentertainment2441]

@@kop4321 I feel quite the same. I'm not buying a new screen then, I'm content with my 1080p LG which Limm advised a year ago. I also just bought a PC with a GTX 1080, simply because that one is powerful enough for the foreseeable time. As soon as screens get better I'll upgrade the GPU as well.

[@danielsalahi577]

Du verdienst mehr Abonennten! Deine Videos sind extrem Informativ und Genau und man sieht, das du dir sehr viel mühe machst. Deine Reviews haben etwas ganz spezielles in sich und sind jedes mal Ausführlich. Ich finde das es keine Reviews gibt die so gut wie deine sind. Alles in allem wünsche ich dir viel Erfolg für die Zukunft und hoffe das dein Kanal mehr Aufmerksamkeit bekommt Abo von mir hast du ;) Meine Meinung zu dem Video; Ich glaube das es mometan keinen besten Gaming Monitor gibt, da der Asus PG27UQ ebenfalls uhd, 144hz und hdr hat. Ich finde du solltest dir ein Imput Lag Messgerät zulegen, da die hauptsächlich Reviews von Gaming Monitoren machst

[@LimsCave]

Danke. Der Asus PG27UQ ist natürlich mit einbezogen - Nehmen werden beide sich nicht viel, sollten eher nuancen sein (:

[@arcadialive4265]

I want to thank you for making this video. It was truly educational. This week I finally bought an acer 27x and you are right, it is the truly best gaming monitor money can buy. I first made a mistake and bought the asus rog strix 4k 27, which had terrible motion blur but a decent picture if I wasn't moving at fast speeds. Then I bought a less expensive dell 2k 27inch led that had contrast issues in an MMO I was playing.... Finally I decided to spend the money and get this Acer and I must say it was even better then the video. I can't believe the contrast, the detail and with the color gamut I am seeing variations in objects in games that my other 240mhz gaming monitor couldn't render properly. From hues in sunsets to even trees that have different color leaves that I can now see clearly. FYI, I also don't have as much white glow in mine. Maybe I got lucky, but its hardly noticeable. I feel like I can do design work and game on the same monitor and that was what I really wanted at the end of the day. Thanks again! I hope you review the new LG32 Ultrafine and their latest ultrawide LG34 gsync. Do you know when/if LG might make a wide version with this latest tech? I am thinking of duel monitors at some point and wonder what your thoughts are on those! Cheers and hope to see more content!

[@LimsCave]

Hey mate, thanks (: I dont really know when ÖG will release their models finally. You can preorder it here in Germany since around 8 months ..... anyways, happy my review helped! The IPS Glow for sure will vary :) Maybe I will get the Acer when the price will drop a bit. In the EU it is really very expensive T_T and I am saving money right now for a 4 k projector 8) and building a Home cinema 🤤

[@Psycrovv]

Hey :D Should i buy the acer or the asus 4 k screen ? And can you remove these wierd sun screen things on the sides..they look stupid

[@LimsCave]

Yes, you can remove it. I did not have the Asus tested but I am pretty sure that they are pretty equal.

[@Psycrovv]

Ok thx

[@Winterfalke]

Will you review PG35VQ when it comes out? I want this monitor so bad.

[@Modus_Pwnin]

This is great content! Subbed. Note: In your opinion, what are some of the best gaming monitors for under $600?

[@LimsCave]

Gsync? IPS wqhd on black friday. Prefered the Acer xb271hu and the Viewsonic xg2703-gs

[@ST1LLFY98]

Finally a fully in depth review! Thank you 🙏

[@niccodemarini7480]

What should I get for the top quality image, game play, and color the new 3440x1440p 200 hz quantum dot VA monitors coming out in december, or the Alienware ips 3440x1440p 120hz right now. Im considering buying one of the new 4k ips hdr quantum dot displays but I don't know if it will look better than the 200hz ultra wides cause of the ips vs VA. Do you think these new 200hz va pannels will be worth waiting for. What should I get? I subscribed you make great content that actually got me interested into looking into VA pannels.

[@LimsCave]

I am pretty sure that the new VA should be better in terms of the image quality (but still with a worse responsiveness + color shift / gamma shift). The question is just if the new models will justify their price tags. I was a VA fan in monitors around 3 years ago but the black level is not much better compared to IPS simply because the VA Glow + the distance to the monitor/display (which does not occur in TVs because of less harsh viewing angles + distance to the screen). It is hard to tell if it will be worth to wait. We just have to hope that they will create a great native contrast ratio (min +3500:1, better +5000:1 like higher end tvs) which would be awesome with direct led dimming zones.

[@niccodemarini7480]

Lims Cave Thanks for the reply I think I will probably get the alienware 1440p ultra wide. I was also looking at the predator Z35p for better contrast and no ips glow but I think I'll try the alienware and see if I get a good panel. Your content is amazing by the way I think it is better then linus tech tips when it comes to comparisons and getting down into the details. This is one of the few channels I've run across that really got me excited about different monitors of all kinds.

[@LimsCave]

Hey mate, unfortunately, KZbin did not notify me regarding your response T_T Thanks btw. Which monitor have you bought in the end? I would really appreciate if you could rate you rmonitor on limscave.com 8) www.limscave.com/gaming-monitor-list

[@WhirlingMusic]

So setting it to 98hz gives you best color and picture?

[@LimsCave]

Yes, but I would use 120hz tbh since the difference is mostly only visible on specific test pattern

[@julianmeschede5920]

Hey, you said that due to the high pixel density you will observe less motion blur. Can you explain this further? Thank you very much for those awesome reviews.

[@LimsCave]

Imagine following: A moving bar from the right to the left side with pixels visible with the naked eye (for example 1 cm x 1cm squares) then the motion blur would be much more visible than on a pixel which is "only" 0.2 cm x 0.2 cm big. Due to the higher ppi, the actual "way" of the blur is smaller (I hope you understand what I mean 😂) This, however, is not considered with measuring hardware (an oscilloscope for example)

[@fionarcker87]

Danke super Tests von dir suche ein guten wqhd mit gsync und habe den Viewsonic so für mich ausgesucht,ist das immer noch so mit der Lotterie?Mit freundlichen Grüßen Patrick

[@LimsCave]

Danke und ja, du hast die Lotterie noch immer und beim Acer xb271hu ist sie vermutlich am "geringsten" folgend vom Viewsonic.

[@fionarcker87]

Lims Cave super und danke für die schnelle Antwort. Wenn ich bei nem Monitor mit 144hz nur ca 70-80 fps habe zb in BF5 auf ultra lohnt sich dann trotzdem so ein Monitor? Ich habe ein Asus seid ca 6 Jahren der nur 60hz hat ich merke aber immer mehr das in schnellen cod oder quake shooter etwas fehlt.

[@fionarcker87]

Lims Cave Acer sieht für mich leider am schlimmsten aus eher fürs Kinderzimmer meiner Meinung. Asus find ich am schönsten aber der hat glaube am meisten Probleme.

[@LimsCave]

@@fionarcker87 Das stimmt wohl und kenne selber nur wenige die das Acer Design mögen. Du kannst den standfuß natürlich auch austauschen oder den monitor an der Wand befestigen... dann ist nur noch das predator Logo im weg :P den Asus würde ich leider abraten auch wenn er am besten aussieht

[@LimsCave]

@@fionarcker87 also 75hz gegenüber 60hz merkt man schon, der Unterschied ist aber nicht gewaltig. Ich würde dann eher die Grafileinstellungen runterschrauben und auf mind. 120hz spielen, da ist alles flüssiger und schneller

[@Markus2140]

acer predator x27 or asus pg27uq????

[@omnislashver3662]

Where do you get those dynamic anime wallpapers?

[@NomadFM]

This is some super comprehensive review, good job!

[@na1du]

How did you set the monitor to 98hz at 10bit? I am only seeing 59hz @ 10bit option in nvidia and windows display settings on XB273k GP.

[@nevz2077]

how did you get those wallpapers or is it just editing?

[@LimsCave]

Steam: Wallpaper Engine (4€)

[@howlinhauler]

Excellent info, luv the Cinematic approach of ur videos and look forward to the evolution of your channel. 50/50: gamer/software guy, would like to see some 43" 4k or 3840x1600 monitors

[@starseed_Wanderer]

Any news on the 32 Inch version?

[@nonduality1]

Love your vids. Just wondering why almost all of your shots are dark?

[@LimsCave]

I am recording everything in dark because I have two stupid windows above my head and reflections look awful on camera. My camera is also not really the best for those recordings as well as my lamp setup. I am still waiting for a new Sony camera release and I am building next month my new gaming room/youtube room with a better concept

[@Tiny-toast]

I really like your wall paper where can i get it?

[@LimsCave]

Wallpaper Engine @steam

[@chesterthesniper]

What headphones do you use my dude??

[@LimsCave]

audio technica r70x, sennheiser hd650, sennheiser hd600

[@LordBattleSmurf]

How good is the 1080p scaling? I don't like 4k as it makes text and things too small and drops my FPS in games, i like text, targets, icons GUI ect big and easy to see from a distance. Basically I want a 27 inch or bigger monitor running 1080p BUT with a high refresh rate IPS panel (for good viewing angles mainly) with low response times for FPS gaming and minimal quality control/ BLB issues. I am by no means rich but I HAVE saved up the $2,000 over the last 3 years, but is it worth it if I don't plan to play any games with HDR or use the 4k resolution (my favorite game doesn't scale the GUI so on 4k you literally cant read anything without leaning forward)? I also prefer playing in very dark room. Please advise me if you can regarding the 1080p scaling or which monitor to get/ wait for if not this one. If it was $1500 i would do it BUT for $2,000 i can literally get ThREE Acer 1440p IPS 144hz monitors which is the one i was going to buy until i heard stories of bad 1080p scaling, BLB, quality issues, and the ugly red feet stand 😝

[@LimsCave]

Damn, forgot to talk about downscaling. When downscaling to WQHD it is only a tiny bit worse than my Viewsonic XG2703-GS (but the Viewsonic suffers from scanlines and sharpness issues) on Full HD the downscaling is good, but a native Full HD monitor still looks sharper. Unfortunately, all panels will have a blurriness on 1080p (especially WQHD monitors) and I definitely would not buy the Acer when using it on 1080p. For a 1080p panel, I simply would pick a native 1080p one with TN (for now) and wait for newer releases.

[@sheldonspider86]

What’s the name of the led lamp you have on the desk please?

[@ljunkan8400]

Where can i find your desktop wallpaper?

[@devnmcginty7675]

Please! I also need to know

[@EmirElweColak]

Sir pg27uq or x27?

[@HackforeverxD]

Just set the Gamma to +0.3 and the backlight goes fully black if i set it to 0 i have the same slight glow u have

[@renegadeovery0u.976]

Hi Lims, can you test Acer KG251QD? its the cheapest 240Hz monitor right now, with MPRT support (120hz) 1080P, 240Hz, 24'5" inch. ^^ Just wondering.

[@s9209122222]

Have you ever planned to shoot in 30/60fps?

[@LimsCave]

No, not really. I have the G7 currently (German version with English OSD hack). With 24p the Bitrate is higher and I am not really moving fast with the camera. I wanted to buy the A7 III but I am not sure if I should wait for the A7S III

[@houseofmeditation8945]

I installed the steam wallpaper app, but couldn't find the specific wallpaper you have in this video. Would you be so kind as to point me to it?

[@LimsCave]

Uh, I do not have it installed anymore. And I am also not sure if I have saved any favorites

[@AirIUnderwater]

Is there a video card that can output at this resolution and refresh rate for the majority of games? Even the GTX 1080 Ti struggles to maintain 1440p/120hz. No need to even go to 4k/144hz to know it'll struggle as well, right?

[@LimsCave]

Probably no, at least not in newer triple a titles :P

[@blood6548]

Kommen keine Vid. mehr? Wirst du den AOC C24G1 auch testen? Für 200€,144Hz,VA,Curved.

[@LimsCave]

Im moment nicht, bin noch 4 Zimmer inkl Küche und Bäder am renovieren. Eher Kernsanierung und ich hab langsam die Schnauze voll von de Renovierung T_T

[@blood6548]

@@LimsCave Kann ich mir vorstellen:P Aber jeder ist da mal drann:D. Gut zumindest lebt der Channel noch:).

[@Ryxxi_makes]

I have the PG27UQ, The stand base is metal and the top part is plastic. Bezels are 19.9mm top, 18.2mm sides and 22.3mm bottom. My fan is super quite and I have wc'd pc with 400rpm noctua NF F12 fans with a max of 800rpm.

[@LimsCave]

Good to know. I should receive my unit soon and will make a "short" video since they probably will not differ by much

[@NinjaZnider]

Great review again Lims, this monitor seems to be fantastic and expensive! It's sad that in general, the monitor industri suffer from low quality standards (lottery). You covered the Samsung chg70 very well some time ago, and I like it for the 1440p, picture quality and the fact that it didnt have many problems. Are there any 1440p you know of, that has similar or better quality standards (less lottery), when focussing on image quality and a bit of gaming potential?

[@LimsCave]

For now, no. Samsung CHG70 for VA 1440p and Viewsonic/Acer IPS for IPS 1440p. We still have to wait :)

[@Tuskabanana]

@@LimsCave lebst du noch bro :=)?

[@blood6548]

Hey,fallst du mal wieder zum testen kommen solltest der XV272U von Acer hat kein AUO Panel mehr kommt im 1Q 2019 für ~500€ WQHD,144Hz,IPS,erweiterter Farbraum und HDR400,Freesync. Da kann man schön schauen ob die quallität besser ist auch was die Schärfe betrifft was bei dem AUOs eher nicht soo gut ist.

[@davidcho5522]

Where can I buy that LED globe light? I want it so bad

[@marksabido3198]

I have same monitor recommend cable to use ? Display port 1.4?

[@LimsCave]

Yes

[@RoiPourpre]

Hello, in sdr with local dimming on (40% square) can you see some blooming from a natural pose front of the screen ? Ty for your answer !

[@LimsCave]

even on a 10% square, it is hard to see blooming (SDR) on HDR you will see it only a little bit more (simply because the square is super bright) when covering the square on a full black screen then you, of course, will perceive the blooming clearly. Blooming is more visible in smaller details like a 5% square or thin lines for example

[@RoiPourpre]

Thanks for the answer !

[@Jorozzzzz]

Does this monitor have a very light buzzing noise coming from the bottom right corner (near the blue light)? I have the Acer Predator XB27 (TN panel + 240 hz + g-sync + 27 inch 1080p) and I can hear that noise only if I put my ear right next to the blue light - otherwise it is not noticeable. Should I be worried and ask for replacement, I am afraid if this noise becomes louder?

[@LimsCave]

Mhh hard to tell, first time I hear about this problem. I can check it later on the Acer but it is really hard to tell if this will get louder over time

[@Jorozzzzz]

Ok man, If you can please check that Acer when you have time. I just really wonder if this buzzing noise is something that is defective or just normal. My first unit of the Acer Predator XB2 had this noise and I returned it and they sent me a new one but the second has also that noise but much lighter - you can barely hear it .

[@LimsCave]

I do nit hear anything btw. Did you have tested to lower the audio within the OSD to 0 ?

[@Jorozzzzz]

Yes I tested with volume to 0, its not that. I even tested with new cables and I plugged in every possible cable to make sure its not some grounding or idk. I read somewhere that ppl call this noise coil whine but idk. At least on my second unit its not that loud. I notice that the sound changes depending how much Hz I am using. It is lower at 60hz and gets louder at 240hz