Save $230 on Acer’s Predator X27U W2, a 240Hz QD-OLED monitor now $319.99
Newegg has the Acer Predator X27U W2 for $319.99, down $230 from its displayed $549.99 reference price. The offer is for a new monitor sold and shipped by Newegg.
Its 26.5-inch panel combines 2560 × 1440 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate. QD-OLED pixels produce their own light, which means dark scenes can have the deep blacks OLED is known for; the fast refresh is useful for players whose PCs can deliver high frame rates.
There is a trade-off to know before buying: Newegg lists typical brightness at 200 nits, with a 400-nit peak in HDR using a 10% window. That is a reason to consider room lighting, especially if the monitor will sit opposite a bright window.
The Predator X27U W2 from an angle. Image: Acer
- 2560 × 1440 QD-OLED, up to 240Hz
- Two HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4
- New; sold and shipped by Newegg when checked
What the 240Hz QD-OLED screen offers
The W2’s 1440p resolution gives you more desktop space and detail than 1080p without asking your graphics card to render as many pixels as 4K. Reaching 240 frames per second in demanding games will still depend on the GPU, settings and title; the refresh rate is a screen limit, not a promised game frame rate.
The retailer lists AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility for variable refresh with supported hardware. It also quotes 99% DCI-P3 coverage and a 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time; those are specifications, not measurements from our own testing.
As with other OLED screens, shoppers who leave the same static windows or interface elements on screen for long stretches should consider image-retention risk and use the display’s care features. Newegg lists an image-retention refresh function; check the warranty terms for the precise coverage.
The rear of the X27U W2 and its adjustable stand. Image: Acer
Check your cables and desk setup
Acer’s specifications list two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 connection and a headphone output. An HDMI cable is listed in the box; a DisplayPort cable is not listed among the included accessories. The adjustable stand offers height and swivel adjustments, and a 100 × 100mm VESA mount gives monitor-arm users another option.
Newegg lists three years of parts and labor coverage for this model. A monitor with a brighter LCD panel may be a better fit for a sunlit office, while this one is aimed at buyers who value OLED contrast and fast refresh for PC gaming.
The $230 saving is measured against Newegg’s displayed reference price, not an independently established price history. Check the current price and stock before ordering; offers can change.
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