Okay, this is an amazing, AMAZING monitor. Yes, it is crazy expensive, but if you are even considering getting it - go for it! There's no better way to describe the experience than "buttersmooth".

The Acer Predator XB271HU is an impressive gaming monitor equipped with a 27" 1440p IPS panel that can be overclocked from its native 144 Hz to 165 Hz. Absolute smoothness of in-game action is ensured by the built-in G-Sync module, and its ultra-thin screen bezels make it as immersive as they are...

I bought this for my son. Great quality and very fast. Overall a great monitor. The amount I paid was totally worth it.

Superb overall image quality; G-Sync eliminates tearing and stutter; 165Hz IPS panel is fantastic for gaming; Good design and build quality;

Expensive; Only two inputs; Speakers are weak;

Awesome monitors. Colors are extremely vibrant.

Very good performance.

It's hella nice. Colours are good (expected from an IPS panel), no abnormal backlight bleed (bear in mind all IPS panels have a small amount of intrinsic "glow", it's just the nature of the technology).

Acer Predator XB1 (XB271HU) WQHD 144 Hz Monitor There sure aren't a whole lot of options on the market for WQHD (2560 x 1440) 144 Hz monitors, and even less options when you're looking for an IPS display panel. Heck, you don't have a lot of options for WQHD 144 Hz TN panels, either, especially

The Acer Predator XB271HU is one of a new breed of gaming monitors that not only features the high refresh rate you expect of a gaming display but has the great image quality you'd associate with an IPS panel too.

Superb overall image quality; G-Sync eliminates tearing and stutter; 165Hz IPS panel is fantastic for gaming; Good design and build quality

Expensive; Only two inputs; Speakers are weak

Any product that one purchases is in the final analysis only as good as the after sales service. I made the mistake of registering my Monitor with Acer with the thought that if in trouble the Manufacturer is the one to put you right. The, so called, 'owners manual' I found useless.