Ultra-high refresh rate gaming monitors have become increasingly popular among competitive players, with manufacturers constantly pushing the limits of display technology. While 240Hz and 360Hz monitors are now commonplace, companies have recently started introducing 500Hz+ displays for esports enthusiasts. Now, Acer’s upcoming Nitro XV273U F5 has appeared on Amazon with its official US price, and it boasts up to a blazing-fast 1000Hz refresh rate.

The Acer Nitro XV273U F5 is currently listed on Amazon for $699.99. However, those hoping to order one immediately will have to wait a little longer, as the listing is marked as temporarily out of stock. Acer previously said the monitor is expected to launch in North America during Q4 2026, though an exact release date has not been announced yet.

Acer Nitro XV273U F5 specs

One of the biggest highlights of the monitor is its unique dual refresh rate design. It features a 27-inch IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution and a native 540Hz refresh rate, making it one of the fastest QHD gaming monitors available. For players who want even lower input latency, Acer also includes a Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) mode that boosts the refresh rate all the way to 1,000Hz. The tradeoff is that this mode lowers the resolution to 1280 x 720, making it better suited for competitive esports titles where speed matters more than image quality.

Beyond its impressive refresh rates, the monitor also comes packed with premium gaming features. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing and also works with Nvidia G-Sync, helping deliver smoother gameplay across different graphics cards. Acer also advertises an incredibly fast 0.5ms GTG response time with overdrive enabled, along with VRB Pro technology to reduce motion blur and ghosting during fast-paced gameplay.

The display isn’t just focused on speed either. It covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, has a Delta E below 2 for accurate colors, and carries VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification. Brightness reaches up to 400 nits in SDR and 600 nits in HDR, making it suitable for both gaming and media consumption.

For connectivity, the XV273U F5 includes two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, all capable of driving the monitor at its native 1440p 540Hz mode. The ergonomic stand also offers height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and pivot controls, making it easy to find a comfortable viewing position.

That said, the biggest talking point remains the 1,000Hz mode. While reaching such a high refresh rate is impressive, it comes at the cost of dropping the resolution to 720p, meaning most players will likely spend the majority of their time using the native 540Hz QHD mode instead. We’ve seen many dual-mode monitors launch in the past year – MSI even launched a triple-mode display last month.

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