Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 WQHD |
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Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27" WQHD (2560x1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC IPS Display, (Display Port & HDMI Port, 144Hz)
Screen Size | 27 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2560 x 1440 WQHD |
Brand | acer |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Connectivity Technology | DisplayPort, HDMI |
About this item
- 27" Display (16:9 Aspect Ratio)
- 2560 x 1440 (native and maximum) Resolution
- .233mm Pixel Pitch
- Panel Type: IPS
- Signal Inputs: 1 x Display Port & 1 x HDMI 1.4 Port
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For gaming | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Brightness | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Screen quality | 4.2 | 3.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
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display size | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches |
resolution | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | 4K UHD 2160p |
display technology | LED | — | LCD | QLED | LCD | LCD |
hardware interface | hdmi | hdmi | usb3.0, usb, displayport, hdmi | hdmi, displayport | usb, hdmi, displayport | usb3.0 |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 170 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) NVIDIA G-Sync Display
Gaming without Compromise
Fasten your seatbelt: Acer's Predator XB271HU WQHD display is about to turbocharge your gaming experience. This monitor combines jaw dropping specs, IPS panel that supports 144Hz refresh rate, delivering an amazing gaming experience. Also, featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing which provide gamers the epic gaming experience and help to secure the victory. Plus, built-in eye protection and ergonomics allow you to press forward into battle without fatigue.
- Viewable Area: 27" Display
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Type: IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (OverClocking to 165Hz) - Using Display Port
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
- Response Time: 4ms
- Speakers: 2 speakers (2 watts per speaker)
- Ports: 4 - USB 3.0 Ports
- Signal Inputs: 1 x Display Port & 1 x HDMI 1.4
- Warranty: 3 Year Limited Parts & Labor
Gaming Immersion
The Acer Predator XB271HU gaming monitor will completely immerses you in the game universe. The intense 27-inch IPS Display with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution shows all the details and draws you deep into the action. The display wraps you in a world of entertainment with every corner of the screen at the same distance from your eyes for a uniform viewing experience without blind spots. Your gaming experience will never be the same again.
The Acer ErgoStand lets the monitor pivot, tilt, swivel, and move up or down, so you can find the most comfortable viewing angle from where to oversee your push into enemy territory. Its VESA compatible mounting offers a sleek, space saving option in tight spaces.
Smooth Gaming Action
Get the buttery-smooth gameplay you’ve dreamed of, NVIDIA G-SYNC synchronizes the refresh rate of the monitor with your powerful GPU to eliminate screen tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag so scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper and game play is super smooth. The Predator XB271HU feature comes clocked at 144Hz, but when overclocked, it can generally reach 165Hz, giving you even smoother gameplay without motion blur.
Acer’s Predator XB271HU delivers ultra-smooth motion scenes and making gaming unreal. No matter how fast-moving the action is, Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) technology makes moving objects appear perfectly sharp, without the annoying effects of smearing or ghosting.
What's gaming without the sound of whizzing bullets, crunching glass and huge explosions? Pump up the sound with two built-in 2W speakers bringing world-class sound to your games and movies.
Picture Perfect
Images come to life and games pop thanks to the 100% sRGB color gamut and 6-axis color adjustment ensuring the screen displays the highest standard of color accuracy desired by design professionals and photo enthusiasts. The IPS display delivers this top-class color consistency at 178° viewing angles and cranks up color to the max.
Stay in your game for hours with EyeProtect’s Flicker-less. Give your neck a break too, the ergonomic stand lets you find your most comfortable view with tilts from -5°- 35°, vertically adjust up to 5 inches and rotate up to 90°.
This high end monitor is designed to handle high rates of data transfers and has high-bandwidth connection ports like HDMI and DisplayPort. Four high-speed USB 3.0 ports, make it easy to connect your mouse, keyboard, gaming headset and mobile. Plus, you get to charge your smartphone or other portable device quickly.
Safe for you and the environment, Acer monitors are ENERGY STAR and RoHS compliant. Acer EcoDisplay technologies use mercury-free white LED backlighting, reducing power consumption by up to 68%.
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Technical Details
Brand | acer |
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Series | UM.HX1AA.001 |
Item model number | XB271HU |
Item Weight | 17.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 24.2 x 10.6 x 21.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 24.2 x 10.6 x 21.7 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Acer Computer |
ASIN | B0173PEX20 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2015 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #223,819 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,549 in Computer Monitors |
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Fasten your seatbelt: Acer's Predator XB271HU WQHD display is about to turbocharge your gaming experience. This monitor combines jaw dropping specs, IPS panel that supports 144Hz refresh rate, delivering an amazing gaming experience. Also, featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing which provide gamers the epic gaming experience and help to secure the victory. Plus, built-in eye protection and ergonomics allow you to press forward into battle without fatigue. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F).
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Customers like the appearance and refresh rate of the monitor. For example, they mention it looks great, has great picture quality, and is classy. Some appreciate the Gsync feature, which smooths games frame and refresh rates. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness, pixels, sturdiness, color, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the monitor. They mention that it looks great, is classy, and is the nicest monitor they've ever owned. The details on the guns, and gorgeous rendering of skies and lighting are mind blowing. Overall, the image is gorgeous and makes those games look better. That said, customers say that everything on the screen is more vibrant and well detailed.
"...144hz refresh rate- NO dead pixels or BLB!!!- Awesome monitor stand- Matte finish on screen is great against glare..." Read more
"...and this monitor does make those games look better and feel nicer, but it is hard for me to say my experience has increased $600 worth...." Read more
"...fiber on the clothes, the details on the guns, and gorgeous rendering of skies and lighting, simply mind blowing...." Read more
"...ability to see and shoot players online first, and it looks gorgeous to boot." Read more
Customers appreciate the refresh rate of the monitor. They say that the Gsync really seems to smooth games frame and refresh rate. They also say that games run much smoother with no tearing and less jitter at low fps. The 144Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time is excellent for gaming. It helps smooth out frame rate jumps or dips without distracting. Customers also mention that there is no stutter when moving windows around.
"...Games run much smoother with no tearing and less jitter at low fps. This monitor just ticks all the boxes for me!..." Read more
"...The 1440p resolution really pops in games as does the high refresh rate. I will say, however, that 1080p gaming at 60fps is still very good...." Read more
"...Also, the complete lack of screen tearing makes everything run buttery smooth without any hitching or jitter...." Read more
"...I'm running it overclocked to 165 Hz and it seems very smooth but I have yet to give it a proper test run in an FPS game.INTERFACE:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the monitor. They mention that it has all the resolution and clarity that they would expect, and is able to see crisp details. The clarity is superb, and the monitor is pixel perfect.
"...The 1440p resolution really pops in games as does the high refresh rate. I will say, however, that 1080p gaming at 60fps is still very good...." Read more
"...In games like Battlefield, The Division, The Witcher 3, I was able to see crisp details like the fiber on the clothes, the details on the guns, and..." Read more
"...This monitor though, is pixel perfect. Nothing dead or stuck. $800 is way too much to pay for a monitor with such pathetic problems...." Read more
"...it appear, so don't be scared off by the coloring as it's actually rather subtle...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that there is no excessive light bleed, and the backlight bleed is low. However, others say that there was a small, yet noticeable amount of back light bleeding in 3 places when they look. Some customers also mention that the brightness out of the box is too high and will need to be turned down. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...The one I got has no backlight bleed worth mentioning, and no dead pixels!..." Read more
"...I have no, NO backlight bleed. There is some silvery IPS glow, but that seems to be inevitable with IPS panels now, which is odd because my 10 year..." Read more
"...Very Adjustable (Can Swivel Up And Down and Left To Right)Has Low Blue Light ModesCons: (few)..." Read more
"...The IPS Display speaks for itself the second you turn it on. Its so bright, vivid, accurate, and dark all at the same time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pixels of the monitor. Some mention that they received a flawless unit with no dead pixels, weird color tints, or dust. However, others say that they experienced several clusters of dead pixels and backlight bleed.
"...G-Sync- 1440p- IPS- 144hz refresh rate- NO dead pixels or BLB!!!- Awesome monitor stand-..." Read more
"...The styling of the monitor isn't my type...." Read more
"...I did not find any dead pixels, significant back light bleed, or any other defect with this product.Closing Thoughts:..." Read more
"...Yes, yes it does.First off with the shipment I got. NO DEAD PIXELS, thank God!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the monitor. Some mention that it seems pretty solid, while others say that it has terrible quality control. The stand is metal, and the adjuster is very sturdy. Overall, the product is well built and does not break easily. However, some customers feel that the rendering quality must improve and that the sound quality is not the greatest.
"...Games run much smoother with no tearing and less jitter at low fps. This monitor just ticks all the boxes for me!..." Read more
"...of the box, the monitor is fairly simple to assemble and the stand is extremely sturdy. It sits tall, has a swivel you can turn...." Read more
"...up and powered it on, ran a few tests and... it actually appears to be in perfect condition! I can't see any backlight bleed or dead pixels, at all...." Read more
"...The quality control is gone, their products are garbage now. You can read the reviews of the PG279Q and see for yourself...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the colors are great, accurate, and vibrant. They also appreciate the better color and viewing angles than other monitor types, such as TN panels. However, others say that the color is muted, has a slight yellow tint, and the whites are slightly off by default.
"...IPS (Better Color and Viewing Angles Than Other Monitor Types, such as TN Panels)..." Read more
"...Put 27 inches, good color, and 144hz without tearing together, and you have something that in BF4, CS:GO, and GTA Online..." Read more
"...amount of bleed or ISP glow is totally normal, but this glow had a terrible yellow hue that distorted any darker images...." Read more
"...most FPS possible right now as well as getting absolute killer PQ, Color Accuracy, Black Levels, Brightness, Etc. The list goes on...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the monitor. Some mention that it's well worth the price, and great for the demanding consumer, while others say that it is quite expensive.
"...monitors out there that meet the requirements but this one was the cheapest, LOL! It also helped that I like the aesthetic too...." Read more
"...bells and whistles one would look for in a gaming monitor, but at a high price. The instructions manual is a little sub-par...." Read more
"...monitor, upgrading to the 27 was an eye opening experience and well worth the money.But remember, for me this was a massive upgrade...." Read more
"...-Very expensive ($799 at the time of purchase).Other tidbits:..." Read more
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** TL;DR **
Pros:
- G-Sync
- 1440p
- IPS
- 144hz refresh rate
- NO dead pixels or BLB!!!
- Awesome monitor stand
- Matte finish on screen is great against glare
Cons:
- Fingerprints and smudges on matte finish don't just wipe away
- OSD menu controls aren't immediately intuitive
- Price?
** Full Review **
I waited for a long time to finally take the plunge and purchase the Predator. My previous XStar monitor was one of those Korean made eBay specials: 1440p, IPS, overclockable, and cheap ($350 back when I bought it). It overclocked to 96hz and served me well for years, however through no fault of the XStar's design, I still suffered from screen tearing in games. Screen tearing to me is one of those things that if nobody had ever told me there was a solution for, I wouldn't have given it much thought.
Knowing that G-Sync (and AMD's Freesync) was the solution, it was the first priority for my next monitor upgrade, but I had a few other requirements to meet as well. The new monitor would also have to be 1440p, IPS, and capable of 90 fps or more. These are things that once you experience, you can never really be satisfied with going back to the blocky pixels of 1080p, the poor color and viewing angles of TN panels, or the less perfect 60 fps limit* (more on this in my "Other Thoughts"). Hopefully I could have it all and not destroy my bank account too.
There are a few popular monitors out there that meet the requirements but this one was the cheapest, LOL! It also helped that I like the aesthetic too. You might wonder, since the Predator and others have been around from 2014, why have I taken this long to buy? The price, while reasonable was still not easy to swallow, and then there were the reviews... When these monitors first showed up, a lot of people were having issues with dead pixels, or backlight bleed, or their monitor was dead on arrival or maybe shortly after. It looked like I was flipping a coin and I wouldn't be able to handle losing that kind of money if I wasn't completely satisfied.
So why now? Because I do believe that new products have kinks in their design and/or production that can't always be foreseen when they first go to market, but over time a good company will smooth out those kinks if they want to keep selling the product. The reviews have also gotten better, somewhat justifying that belief. Also, the computer I'm running (see "Computer Specs") is beginning to struggle to maintain a high fps in some of my games. I could upgrade all of the components, or just the GPUs, but the prices I'm looking at for new components very quickly shoot over the cost of this new monitor, and I'd still be dealing with screen tearing. G-Sync is a good technology to get me by a while longer before completely upgrading my rig. I very occasionally get framerate drops down to 45 fps and it smooths them out to make them a lot less noticeable, which is something I'm happy with.
So ya, here is the part where I gush over this monitor. The one I got has no backlight bleed worth mentioning, and no dead pixels! Although I have had a few specs of dust land on the monitor that freaked me out for a second when I thought they were dead pixels :)
The stand is also A-MEI-ZING (sorry I couldn't help myself). It pivots, swivels, turns, and adjusts in whatever way I would ever desire, and the base of the stand is metal and the "legs" actually function well as something to grab when I want to push my monitor back or pull it closer. I really do feel like this one of the better purchases I've made in a while. Games run much smoother with no tearing and less jitter at low fps. This monitor just ticks all the boxes for me!
There are a few minor nitpicks though. The matte finish on the screen is terrific for reducing glare, but when the screen goes black it very easily shows fingerprints and smudges from touching it. It wasn't good enough to try to wipe them away with a dry towel. I had to get out the rubbing alcohol and gently rub the smudges for a bit to get them to disappear. I still would rather have the matte finish instead of higher glare though. The OSD menu controls are a bit cumbersome to use, but the user manual does provide some explanations for the functions in the menu and you can save three monitor presets for use in different circumstances. Switching between presets becomes a lot quicker and easier than changing individual settings every time. I also feel like a handle on the stand for lifting and carrying the monitor would have been icing on the cake. I probably won't need to transport my monitor anywhere for a long time but if I were someone who went to LAN parties often then a handle would make carrying this monitor easier a less likely to get more fingerprints and smudges on the screen...
The nitpicks aren't enough to elicit any regret from me. Now that the monitor is in it's place on the desk, positioned how I like it, and the screen is clean I don't have to touch it and I can enjoy it even as I write this review. I suppose Acer deserves some praise and gratitude as well so,
THANKS!! Your monitor is awesome!
** Other Thoughts **
I'm no expert or any kind of extremist when it comes to color reproduction of monitors, but it seems great to me out of the box. I'm sure there are some color profiles for this monitor out there somewhere on the internet that would make it "perfect" but right now I don't care enough to look for them.
There is an overclocking feature of this monitor dubbed, "OverDrive" to get the monitor to run at refresh rates even higher than 144hz. In my experience, going from 60hz to 96hz on my old XStar monitor was a noticeable and appreciable difference. Going from 96hz to 120hz on the Predator monitor is... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ better but also kinda whatever. Going from 120hz to 144hz is less of a difference and not noticeable to me and I don't really think anyone could tell the difference 100% of the time. The math backs this up:
- 60hz to 96hz = 36 extra frames for 60% more frames per second than 60hz
- 96hz to 120hz = 24 extra frames for 25% more frames per second than 96hz
- 120hz to 144hz = again, 24 extra frames but that's only 20% more frames per second than 120hz
You get diminishing returns and eventually the human eye and mind can't tell the difference anyways. Trying to overclock beyond 144hz at the risk of stressing and damaging the monitor is not worth it and I would tell anyone, just don't do it. I am actually just running at 120hz because ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur, which is good for games that don't dip down in fps) can't be used at anything higher than 120hz and I think ULMB is a more noticeable improvement than 20% more frames at that point. Don't be fooled by marketing's most powerful logical fallacy, "Bigger is always better!" If you can't tell the difference then it doesn't matter.
I should mention that it is a trade off between G-Sync and ULMB. They can't both be used at the same time, so set up my monitor presets to change between them easily (G-Sync has to be turned on or off in the Nvidia Control Panel but the monitor reacts accordingly), so I use G-Sync for games the dip the framerate below 90 fps and I use ULMB for games that never go below 90 fps.
Folks... If you read this far then my review must have been helpful and I'm glad it was. So many times I've been helped by others' reviews of other products which have guided my purchasing decisions well. I'm happy to give back to the community and I'll try to review more positive experiences with products in the future. Thanks for reading!
** Computer Specs **
- i7 3770K @ 4.4Ghz
- 2x Asus DirectCU II Geforce 780ti's in SLI
- 32 GB of DDR3 RAM
- Gigabyte Z77 motherboard
- 2x Intel SSD's in RAID 0
Pros:
1440p (Higher Resolution Than 1080p, But Less Than 4K
144Hz (Up To 144fps In Games, If Your Graphics Card Can Handle It)
IPS (Better Color and Viewing Angles Than Other Monitor Types, such as TN Panels)
G-Sync Enabled (Eliminate Tearing and Shuttering If Used With An NVidia Graphics Card)
Ultra Low Motion Blur Mode Available
Low Response Lag
Great Color Reproduction
Has USB Inputs
Very Adjustable (Can Swivel Up And Down and Left To Right)
Has Low Blue Light Modes
Cons: (few)
Poor Instruction Manual
Somewhat Tricky To Assemble To Base
Comes With Short Cables (3 or 4 ft cables)
The Panel Screen Does Not Go All The Way To The Bezel, Leaving A Dark Edge Around The Sides Of The Screen (Only A Disappointment If Using Multiple Monitors Side by Side)
My Experiences:
This is a great monitor. I upgraded from a 24" 1920x1200 60Hz Asus IPS monitor and this monitor is definitely better. The 1440p resolution really pops in games as does the high refresh rate. I will say, however, that 1080p gaming at 60fps is still very good. If I were a college kid or someone without a lot of income I do not think the $600 to $700 you would spend on a monitor like this will provide you with that much better of an experience while gaming. I play all types of games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, Skyrim, etc. and this monitor does make those games look better and feel nicer, but it is hard for me to say my experience has increased $600 worth. If you are a casual gamer or looking to get the most bang-for-your-buck I would recommend sticking with a 1080p monitor. It is also worth noting that this monitor will require you to have a fairly strong NVidia graphics card to use it to its full potential. Features such as G-Sync and ULMB require an NVidia card. They do, however, make similar monitors with features such as Freesync that will work with AMD graphics cards. To get the full 1440p@144fps you will have to connect this monitor to you computer using a display port cable. The included cable it only about 4ft. so you may need to purchase a longer cable. I got a 15ft. cable on amazon for about $12. If you use HDMI you will be limited to 1440p and 60fps so I highly recommend using a display port cable to connect this monitor. The OSD (display menu) is fairly user friendly. I am a computer savvy person and it took me about 30 minutes to really understand and play with all the available options in this monitor's OSD.
Outside of gaming this monitor has both advantages and disadvantages. At 1440p you will have more space on your desktop for various applications, typing, coding, etc. but while watching movies or viewing pictures online you may find them to be smaller. Because this monitor is nearly double the resolution of most online video and pictoral content you may find YouTube and other videos to be smaller, but sharper on the screen. If you spend most of your time watching movies, such as YouTube or Netflix (especially if not viewing at full screen), you may be better off with a regular 1080p monitor.
I did not find any dead pixels, significant back light bleed, or any other defect with this product.
Closing Thoughts:
This is a great high-end monitor for your above-average gamer with fiscal means. Your experience will be better than at 1080p60fps, but by how much depends on the user. It comes with all the bells and whistles one would look for in a gaming monitor, but at a high price. The instructions manual is a little sub-par. To use this monitor to its fullest you will have to be a little bit computer saavy and cannot just simply plug it into any computer and expect miracles, but will have to have the correct hardware and will need to adjust settings in your computer and in the monitor's OSD.
6 Month Update:
I've been using this monitor for 6 months now. I would still have to stand by my previous review. This is still the best monitor I have used for gaming, but it is not without flaws. If you spend a lot of time gaming and you want the best playing at 1440p, at high FPS will make gaming better, but how much better is debatable. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck look elsewhere. If you have the means and are an enthusiast you will get the most out of your high-end GPU/CPU combination with this monitor. Playing BF1 at max settings, 1440p at aprox 120FPS looks simply amazing.
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 17, 2023
Let's talk about the stand. It has a very aggressive gamer look but of course predators are aggressive I guess? Personally I'm not a fan. It takes a lot of desk space. But fret not if you don't like it your problem can be easily solved since the monitor is also VESA compatible using a vesa arm/mount which will still be better to purchase than Asus PG279Q as that thing is overpriced here. It does have a headphone stand on top of the stand.
All panels of these exact specifications are made by AUO so there's not really much to compare there and the specifications itself are pretty much self explanatory.
I know a lot of people look at G-sync as being unnecessary. It sure is a glorified FreeSync with additional premium price tag that locks into nVidia's ecosystem. But the price to performance GPU in India for AMD is so much worse than it is for Nvidia it was kind of better to get a g-sync panel with a 1070 than buy a Vega 56 with an equivalent FreeSync monitor.
There are issues of Backlight bleed with these panels. Mind you the panels are made by AUO and not Acer or Asus, so you can't really compare one to the other on anything besides the design/USB passthrough's. There is however a very common issue of pixel displacement from the middle to the either side of the panel which can be permanently fixed by going to an Acer repair centre or temporarily by restarting the monitor. I have still given it 5 stars just because it's pretty much irrelevant if it happens maybe once in 2 weeks.
Please do some research before buying. Things on Amazon may or may not be priced higher than other online retailers dedicated to PC hardware.
Edit April 2019: My monitor is still in good condition but I'd recommend people who are going to purchase a new one to look into G-Sync compatible instead of G-Sync monitors. These are FreeSync monitors that are G-Sync certified which means it's compatible with both adaptive sync tech offered by nVidia and AMD.
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2016