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Acer Launches Predator XB253Q U1: 1000Hz Gaming Monitor Hits 1080p

Acer introduced the Predator XB253Q U1 at IFA 2026, a 24.5-inch esports monitor capable of 1000Hz at 1080p, marking the company's first FHD display to reach the four-digit refresh rate. Priced at $1,099, it competes with LG's UltraGear 25G590B, which supports up to 1100Hz natively, and will be available in Q1 2027. Acer also unveiled several other monitors, including a 4K QD-OLED and a 5K Mini LED model.

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Acer Unveils 1000Hz Gaming Monitor at 1080p

At IFA 2026, Acer announced several new gaming monitors, headlined by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch esports display capable of running at 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 1,000Hz refresh rate. This marks the first time Acer has offered a 1000Hz monitor at Full HD resolution, according to a report from Wccftech.

The Predator XB253Q U1 uses an IPS panel with a claimed 0.3ms response time, achieved through Acer's VRB Pro blur-reduction technology. The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, as noted by multiple sources. Other specifications include VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, 90% DCI-P3 coverage, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and DisplayPort 2.1, as reported by Digital Trends and Wccftech.

At 1,000Hz, the screen refreshes once every millisecond, though taking full advantage of this speed requires hardware and games capable of producing extremely high frame rates, Digital Trends noted.

The monitor will be available in regions including EMEA, China, and North America starting in the first quarter of 2027, according to Wccftech. It is priced at US$1,099, which is $100 higher than the LG UltraGear 1000Hz monitor, as reported by both outlets.

Competing in the Super-High Refresh Rate Race

Acer's new monitor enters a market where LG has already set a benchmark. Digital Trends reports that LG's UltraGear 25G590B was the first gaming monitor to reach a native 1,000Hz refresh rate without dropping below Full HD resolution. That model runs at 1,000Hz natively and can be overclocked to 1,100Hz, while Acer lists 1,000Hz as the maximum for the XB253Q U1, giving LG a small edge in maximum refresh rate, according to the same outlet.

Acer previously announced the Nitro XV273U F5 with a 1,000Hz mode, but that monitor had to lower its resolution from 1440p to 720p to reach the four-digit refresh rate, Digital Trends reported. Wccftech similarly noted that Acer's earlier Predator XB273U F6 could hit 1000Hz only at 720p, whereas the new XB253Q U1 achieves it at 1080p.

Beyond 1000Hz: Acer's Other New Monitors

Alongside the Predator XB253Q U1, Acer unveiled several other displays, as reported by Digital Trends.

The Predator X32 V3 is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. It uses Acer's new Penta Tandem panel structure and covers 99% of DCI-P3. It will launch in North America and Europe in Q1 2027 for $899.99 and €899, respectively.

The Nitro XV275X P pairs a 27-inch 5K panel with 2,304-zone Mini LED backlighting. It runs at 5K and 165Hz, or 1440p and 330Hz using DFR (Dynamic Frequency Resolution). It also includes DisplayHDR 1400, 90W USB-C, and a KVM switch. It arrives in Q1 2027 for $1,199.99 in North America and €1,199 in Europe.

The Nitro XV275U Z2 is a 27-inch Mini LED monitor with 1,152 dimming zones and can switch between 1440p at 275Hz, 1080p at 360Hz, and 720p at 520Hz. It is priced at $329.99 in North America and €329 in Europe, and will be available in Q4 2026, according to Digital Trends.

For buyers who do not need four-digit refresh rates, these three models cover a much broader range of use cases, from 4K OLED and 5K productivity to a relatively affordable Mini LED gaming display, the report noted.

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Digital Trends

Framing: Highlights Acer's announcement of a 1,000Hz gaming monitor that maintains 1080p resolution, emphasizing a breakthrough in refresh rate without sacrificing resolution. — informative and neutral with a hint of enthusiasm in the headline

as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Acer announced several new gaming monitors at IFA 2026, led by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch esports display capable of running at 1920 x 1080 and 1,000Hz.
It follows LG’s UltraGear 25G590B, which became the first gaming monitor to reach a native 1,000Hz refresh rate without dropping below Full HD resolution.
Acer previously announced the Nitro XV273U F5 with a 1,000Hz mode, but that monitor has to lower its resolution from 1440p to 720p to reach the four-digit refresh rate.
The Predator XB253Q U1 uses a 24.5-inch IPS panel with a claimed 0.3ms response time through Acer’s VRB Pro blur-reduction technology.
At 1,000Hz, the screen can refresh once every millisecond, although actually taking advantage of that speed will require games and hardware capable of producing extremely high frame rates.
The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible.
LG still has a small lead when it comes to maximum refresh rate. Its UltraGear 25G590B runs at 1,000Hz natively and can be overclocked to 1,100Hz, while Acer lists 1,000Hz as the maximum for the XB253Q U1.
The Predator X32 V3 is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time.
It uses Acer’s new Penta Tandem panel structure and covers 99% of DCI-P3.
The Nitro XV275X P pairs a 27-inch 5K panel with 2,304-zone Mini LED backlighting.
It runs at 5K and 165Hz, or 1440p and 330Hz using DFR.
It also includes DisplayHDR 1400, 90W USB-C, and a KVM switch.
Its 27-inch Mini LED panel has 1,152 dimming zones and can switch between 1440p at 275Hz, 1080p at 360Hz, and 720p at 520Hz.
It will be available in Q4 2026.
For buyers who do not need four-digit refresh rates, these three cover a much broader range of use cases, ranging from 4K OLED and 5K productivity to a relatively affordable Mini LED gaming display.

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Wccftech

Framing: Announces the official launch of Acer's Predator XB253Q U1 gaming monitor, highlighting its 1000 Hz refresh rate at FHD resolution. — Promotional and informative

as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Acer launched its first 1000 Hz gaming monitor called Predator XB253Q U1.
Acer previously launched a 1000 Hz monitor, the Predator XB273U F6, nearly seven months ago.
The Predator XB273U F6 could reach 1000 Hz at 720p resolution, while the XB253Q U1 can hit 1000 Hz at 1080p.
The monitor competes with offerings like the LG UltraGear 25-inch 1000 Hz gaming monitor.
The monitor ships with Acer Visual Response Boost or VRB Pro technology to reduce motion blur and ghosting.
Predator XB253Q U1 is VESA DisplayHDR400 certified and supports AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility.
The display uses an IPS panel with a 3 ms VRB response time.
It covers 90% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB color spaces.
Connectivity includes dual HDMI 1 ports and a DP 1 port.
The monitor is priced at US$1,099, which is $100 higher than the LG UltraGear 1000Hz monitor.
Availability is planned for Q1 2027 in regions including EMEA, China, and North America.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAcer announced several new gaming monitors at IFA 2026, led by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch esports display capable of running at 1920 x 1080 and 1,000Hz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimAcer's Predator XB253Q U1 is a 24.5-inch gaming monitor with an IPS panel and a claimed 0.3ms response time through Acer's VRB Pro blur-reduction technology.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is Nvidia G-Sync Compatible.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 has VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color space.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 has two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 2.1 port.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 will cost $1,099.99 in North America when it arrives in Q1 2027.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 will be available in EMEA, China, and North America in Q1 2027.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC, Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimLG's UltraGear 25G590B was the first gaming monitor to reach a native 1,000Hz refresh rate without dropping below Full HD resolution.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimAcer previously announced the Nitro XV273U F5 with a 1,000Hz mode, but that monitor has to lower its resolution from 1440p to 720p to reach the four-digit refresh rate.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 is Acer's first 1000 Hz gaming monitor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimAcer previously launched a 1000 Hz gaming monitor, the Predator XB273U F6, nearly seven months ago.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB273U F6 could reach 1000 Hz at 720p resolution, while the XB253Q U1 can hit 1000 Hz at 1080p.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 competes with LG's UltraGear 25-inch 1000 Hz gaming monitor.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC, Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimLG's UltraGear 25G590B runs at 1,000Hz natively and can be overclocked to 1,100Hz, while Acer lists 1,000Hz as the maximum for the XB253Q U1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 is priced at US$1,099, which is $100 higher than the LG UltraGear 1000Hz monitor.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC, Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator X32 V3 is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator X32 V3 uses Acer's new Penta Tandem panel structure and covers 99% of DCI-P3.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator X32 V3 will launch in North America and Europe in Q1 2027 for $899.99 and €899.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275X P pairs a 27-inch 5K panel with 2,304-zone Mini LED backlighting.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275X P runs at 5K and 165Hz, or 1440p and 330Hz using DFR.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275X P includes DisplayHDR 1400, 90W USB-C, and a KVM switch.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275X P arrives in Q1 2027 for $1,199.99 in North America and €1,199 in Europe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275U Z2 is a 27-inch Mini LED monitor with 1,152 dimming zones and can switch between 1440p at 275Hz, 1080p at 360Hz, and 720p at 520Hz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275U Z2 is priced at $329.99 in North America and €329 in Europe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nitro XV275U Z2 will be available in Q4 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Digital Trends as of Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Predator XB253Q U1 covers 99% of the sRGB color space.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Wccftech as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Digital Trends, Wccftech 27 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02