This Acer OLED Gaming Monitor With 500Hz Refresh Rate Is Now $300 Off.
A good OLED gaming monitor still costs more than most mid-range graphics cards, so you’ll find a great deal on the Acer Predator X27U F5 —at $499, down from $799, the lowest price for a monitor, according to price-tracking sites . That’s a significant price drop for a 500Hz OLED gaming monitor, but there’s a cheaper option worth considering: the 240Hz Predator X27U W1 , which has been reduced from $549.99 to $349.99. The W1 is better suited if you don’t need the F5’s 500Hz refresh rate, and the extra money for the F5 also gets you 65W USB-C power delivery and HDR500 support, making it ideal for laptop use and HDR content, in addition to its faster panel.
When it comes to gaming, both versions retain the same core strengths, so the choice comes down to what speed you need. The F5’s 500Hz refresh rate offers more performance headroom for competitive shooters and racing games, while the W1’s 240Hz panel is already fast enough to deliver noticeably smoother performance than a standard 144Hz LCD. Both models combine this speed with a 0.03ms response time and FreeSync Premium support, which helps maintain motion clarity and reduce screen tearing during frame rate fluctuations. Their 1440p resolution also strikes a practical balance, offering a sharper image than 1080p without requiring the same graphics power as 4K.
An adjustable stand is another useful addition, especially if the monitor will also be used as an everyday desktop display, as you can fine-tune the height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, rather than sticking to a fixed position. Beyond ergonomics, the OLED panel, in addition to the refresh rate, gives both monitors an advantage, especially in games, where contrast plays a more important role in image quality than speed. Dark scenes remain true blacks, while bright areas stand out more clearly, and colors have greater depth, so horror games, space games, and anything involving nightscapes look noticeably better than on a typical IPS panel. Pixel burn-in remains a major concern for OLED monitors, but Acer covers it with a three-year warranty, making the risk more tolerable.