CES 2025 is now well underway with major announcements rolling out from the tech industry’s biggest players. For example, we’ve seen a flurry of announcements from AMD’s keynote, and Nvidia’s reveal of the RTX 50 series with four new GPUs has got a lot of people talking. However, let’s move over to Acer.
We’ve already covered Acer’s new Blaze 11 handheld and now we’re interested in its gaming monitor launches. One display that caught our eye is the Acer Predator XB323QX, labeled as a “5K Powerhouse Monitor” for immersive gameplay. Now, you may be thinking that 5K gaming seems a little ambitious considering even today’s best hardware targets 4K, but it’s the 1440p mode on this display that could make it a versatile gaming option.
Acer Predator XB323QX announced at CES 2025
The new Predator XB323QX was included in this press release on the Acer website, so let’s read all about it – starting with a list of key specifications.
| Specifications | Acer Predator XB323QX |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.5″ |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Max resolution & refresh rate | HDMI: 5120 x 2880 @ 144 Hz DisplayPort: 5120 x 2880 @ 144 Hz DFR: 2560 x 1440 @ 288 Hz |
| Response time | 0.5 ms (GTG) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Viewing angle | 178° (H), 178° (V) |
| Color gamut | DCI-P3 95%, sRGB 99% |
| Colors | 1.07B |
| Color depth | 10-bit |
With a 31.5″ 5K panel at its heart, the XB323QX offers an excellent solution for productivity – whether you’re looking to upgrade from 4K or below. There are relatively few 5K displays on the market, and one that can offer a smooth 144Hz refresh rate is nice to see as we kick off 2025, especially as many existing alternatives still stick to 60Hz (Apple’s Studio Display is one example).
As a Predator line monitor, that means you should expect to see it boast gaming-focused specs and it does just that. The 0.5ms response time and support for Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar will deliver a smooth experience; free from ghosting or screen tear. One downside is that it’s not an OLED monitor, though the IPS panel still boasts a wide color gamut and 10-bit color depth.
The XB323QX doubles up as a fantastic 1440p gaming monitor
Now, as for 1440p gaming, we noticed that the XB323QX features something special. Acer details that you have “the option to switch to WQHD (2560×1440) resolution at 288 Hz with Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) technology”. This is something that reminds us of the LG 32GS95UE released last year, a 240Hz 4K monitor that could switch to 480Hz 1080p at the press of a button.
So, this Acer display doubles as a 5K 144Hz display for productivity and a 288Hz 1440p display for gaming – the best of both worlds. Sure, you can opt to game at 5K, but if you want to fully utilize that high refresh rate in the latest AAA games, 1440p is the way to go to allow for higher, smoother framerates.
