If you’ve been waiting for a “Buy It Now” price on a serious gaming monitor, it’s hard to ignore. The Acer Predator XB273K is down to $289.99 (was $699.99)saving you $410 (um 59% out of). That’s a big deal for a 27-inch 4K IPS display, especially because this model is designed for two different use cases: sharp 4K gaming and a faster mode for competitive gaming. If you’re stuck choosing between resolution and speed, this is one of the few monitors that tries to give you both in one package.
What you get
You get a 27-inch 4K UHD IPS panel with FreeSync Premium and DisplayHDR 400 support. The headline spec is “up to 320Hz,” but the most important detail is how it works: it’s a dual-refresh-style monitor. You can run 4K at up to 160Hz or switch to 1080p for up to 320Hz if you want maximum responsiveness.
You also get a speed-focused spec sheet with a response time of up to 0.5ms, aimed at reducing blur and making movement look clean in fast-paced games.
Why it’s worth it
Priced at $289.99, the value lies in not locking you into one “monitor identity.” Want crisp single-player graphics, sharp text and 4K details? Run 4K with high refresh rate. Want to sweat competitive shooters where frames are more important than pixels? Switch to 1080p and use the higher refresh mode.
Just be honest: to actually benefit from the high refresh rate at 4K, you’ll need a powerful GPU (and you might use upscaling for demanding titles). The 320Hz mode is also best for e-sports style games where you can achieve very high frame rates.
The end result
If you’re looking for a flexible “all-rounder” gaming monitor and have been waiting for a price that seems like a bargain, $289.99 is a good time to jump. If you know you’ll only ever play competitive titles at 1080p, you could spend less on a dedicated 1080p monitor with a high refresh rate. However, if you want the option to switch to 4K for graphics and still have a 320Hz mode for speed, this deal is for you.
