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Acer has officially joined the race to deliver the fast gaming monitor around, as it’s now pushing refresh rates to a whopping 720Hz in its latest Predator monitor — and it’s OLED, too.
During IFA 2025, Acer announced its new Predator X27U F8 gaming monitor, featuring a dual-resolution 26.5-inch OLED IPS display with up to a 720Hz refresh rate. Made for competitive gaming, you can also expect an ultra-fast 0.01ms response time for virtually instant reaction speeds.
So far, we’ve seen LG Display deliver a similar 720Hz OLED monitor, along with a 610Hz gaming monitor from Asus and, as we said on TikTok, even the fastest 750Hz screen we’ve seen. Now, Acer is joining the party, but don’t expect a high resolution when cranking up that refresh rate.
The Acer Predator X27U F8 is set to launch in early 2026 in the U.S., starting at $1,299. It will also be available in Europe in Q2 2026, available from €1,199. Will it be the next gaming monitor for you? Let’s dive into the details.
Acer Predator X27U F8: Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Row 0 – Cell 0 Acer Predator X27U F8 Price From $1,299 Display 26.5 inches Panel type OLED IPS Resolution 2560 x 1440 / 1280 x 720 Response time 0.03ms / 0.01ms Ports 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C (PD 90W), 2x USB 3.2
Acer Predator X27U F8: What you need to know
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Even the best gaming monitors we’ve seen on the market top out at 360Hz (looking at you, LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B), but the Predator X27U F8 takes it all up a notch.
Its 26.5-inch OLED IPS doesn’t look to compromise on display quality, but still brings the speeds for fast-paced competitive games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant and more. However, to get those 720Hz speeds, it takes a hit on display resolution, as it’s only available when at 1280 x 720 resolution.
This is expected, and many pro-level gamers will be used to lower resolutions to gain the fastest reaction speeds from a display possible. In this display mode, though, the monitor offers a 0.01ms response time, which is ridiculously snappy.
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However, with the Predator X27U F8’s Dynamic Frequency Resolution (DFR), it’s able to switch to a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution with a still ultra-fast 540Hz refresh rate. Now that’s handy for all gamers.
Along with its DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut for those deep blacks and colors that pop (hopefully), the Predator monitor also comes with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support for tear-free gameplay.
Playing games and seeing this screen with my own eyes will demonstrate the Acer Predator X27U F8’s true capabilities. I mean, what gamer doesn’t want to see what a 720Hz refresh rate looks like?
According to Lenovo, 4K at 240Hz is “no longer a future concept,” and Acer is proving that point with its next-gen (and speedy) Predator X27U F8.
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