Acer Predator XB323QX Launches with 31.5″ 5K IPS Panel, Dual-Mode Function, and G-Sync Pulsar Technology
Acer unveiled its new Predator XB323QX gaming monitor last week at CES, offering an impressive 31.5-inch display powered by an IPS LCD panel. This large screen boasts a stunning 5120 x 2880 "5K" resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering sharp visuals and smooth gameplay. One of the standout features of the monitor is its dual-mode function, which allows users to switch to a lower 2560 x 1440 resolution while boosting the refresh rate to an impressive 288Hz. This gives gamers the flexibility to prioritize either image detail and resolution or frame rates and motion clarity, depending on their gaming needs.
Additional specifications include a lightning-fast 0.5ms G2G response time, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits of brightness, and 178/178-degree viewing angles for optimal visibility from any position. With a 10-bit color depth and wide color gamut covering 95% of the DCI-P3 and 99% of sRGB, the monitor ensures vibrant and accurate color reproduction. Connectivity options are robust, featuring DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing for multiple device connections.
For maximum comfort, the Predator XB323QX offers adjustable tilt, swivel, and height, letting gamers find the perfect viewing angle. It can also be wall-mounted to save desk space, and it comes with two 2W integrated speakers for basic audio output.
A major highlight of this monitor is its support for NVIDIA’s new G-Sync Pulsar technology, enabled by the MediaTek G-Sync scaler. This technology allows for a strobing blur reduction backlight while maintaining G-Sync’s variable refresh rate (VRR) for smooth, tear-free gaming experiences.
Typically, motion blur is a challenge in fast-paced games, especially when high frame rates are combined with traditional screen refresh methods. G-Sync Pulsar addresses this by using a backlight strobing technique to reduce blur. The key advantage of Pulsar is that it allows strobing blur reduction to be used simultaneously with G-Sync VRR, which was not possible in previous iterations. This means you can enjoy smoother gameplay with minimized screen tearing and ghosting while also benefiting from reduced motion blur, even during high-speed gaming sessions.
The MediaTek G-Sync scaler is integral to enabling this feature, as it synchronizes the monitor’s refresh rate with the GPU's frame output while also controlling the timing of the backlight strobing, ensuring optimal performance.
Overall, G-Sync Pulsar offers gamers enhanced visual clarity, improved motion response, and an overall smoother and more immersive experience, especially during fast action or competitive gaming.
Source: Acer
