The Acer Nitro XV242F is coming soon, and heads will roll in the E-Sports segment of this market. We’ve seen OLED tech come to fruition for gaming displays, but it seems that the gaming monitor world is going back to some of its roots with this one. The XV242F will use a new TN-based panel which is technically better at motion clarity than IPS or VA.
But before you scoff about colors and contrast, remember that the best E-Sports monitors out there like the BenQ XL2566K use TN modules. Its typically harder to get blur-free performance out of IPS, and only OLEDs will be better in pixel response time. The Acer Nitro XV242F is geared for motion handling and a competitive edge in E-sports, so popping colors, and eye candy are not a priority.
Acer Nitro XV242F Tale of the Tape
The Acer Nitro XV242F has a 24-inch TN display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 0.1ms minimum response time. It will have a 400 cd/m2 brightness and a 1000:1 contrast ratio, along with a modest 99% sRGB gamut coverage. These are all consistent with a TN panel, although the 0.1ms spec seems more like a marketing gimmick.
However, what makes this monitor stand out is its 540Hz refresh rate with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync support from 48Hz to 540Hz. We know 1080p isn’t much when it comes to graphics requirements now, but you will need a top-end CPU and GPU combo to max this display out. LFC, or low framerate compensation, was also mentioned in the specifications to help prevent stuttering.
Connectivity-wise, it has DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 slots, and a 3.5mm jack. It’s a Nitro monitor, so it’s included in a value-oriented portfolio, but it’s still possible that it will offer more options. You also only get 2-watt speakers with it, but we know E-Sports always deserves better than that.
There is no global release date for the Acer Nitro XV242F at this time, but it recently became listed on a Chinese retailer website named Taobao. The price converts to approximately $700 which is quite lower than what other 500Hz+ monitors will ask when they arrive. Stay tuned for more information, as we will share them as soon as we get more.
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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