The Acer Nitro XV282K KVbmiipruzx is an excellent gaming monitor. It has a 4k resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate, and it's one of the first monitors to include HDMI 2.1 inputs, so you can reach its full refresh rate over an HDMI connection. It has native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support, very quick response times, and low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. The large 28 inch screen and 4k resolution help deliver crisp images and clear text. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, meaning it has a low contrast ratio. There's an edge-lit local dimming feature only enabled with HDR content, but it performs terribly and worsens the picture quality. Lastly, the monitor has fantastic ergonomics as you can swivel it a full 360 degrees on its round stand.
Our Verdict
The Acer Nitro XV282K is an impressive all-around monitor. It's excellent for gaming because it has quick response times, a high refresh rate, and FreeSync support. It's great to use in the office or for content creators as it has a large 28 inch screen and high 4k resolution that each help deliver crisp images. It has fantastic ergonomics that make it easy to place in an ideal viewing position. Sadly, it's not the best for watching HDR content because of its low contrast ratio and terrible edge-lit local dimming feature.
- 4k resolution delivers crisp images.
- 144Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.1 support.
- Very quick response times for smooth motion.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Acer Nitro XV282K is impressive for office use. The large, 28 inch screen gives you plenty of screen real estate space, and the 4k resolution helps deliver clear text. It has fantastic ergonomics, so there won't be issues placing it in an ideal viewing position, and it has wide viewing angles if you need to share your screen with a coworker.
- 4k resolution delivers crisp images.
- Fights glare in most well-lit rooms.
- Fantastic ergonomics with 360 degree swivel.
- Plastic materials feel a bit cheap.
The Acer Nitro XV282K KV is excellent for gaming. It has a high 144Hz refresh rate which you can achieve over HDMI thanks to its HDMI 2.1 inputs, but you need an HDMI 2.1 compatible graphics card. It supports FreeSync VRR to reduce screen tearing. The response times are very quick, so motion looks smooth, and the input lag is very low. Sadly, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray when viewed in the dark.
- 144Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.1 support.
- FreeSync VRR.
- Very quick response times for smooth motion.
- Low input lag.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Noticeable overshoot in all overdrive modes.
The Acer Nitro XV282K is great for watching multimedia. You can watch the latest 4k videos online thanks to its high resolution, and the 28 inch screen provides an immersive viewing experience. It has fantastic ergonomics and wide viewing angles that make it easy to share your screen with someone else. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray in the dark.
- 4k resolution delivers crisp images.
- Fights glare in most well-lit rooms.
- Fantastic ergonomics with 360 degree swivel.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Acer Nitro XV282K is great for content creators. The 4k, 28 inch screen helps deliver crisp images, and you have enough space to view your video timeline without scrolling. It's ideal for sharing your screen with others because it has wide viewing angles and fantastic ergonomics. Sadly, it has a low contrast ratio, and its local dimming feature is terrible, so blacks look gray.
- 4k resolution delivers crisp images.
- Fantastic ergonomics with 360 degree swivel.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Low contrast ratio.
Unfortunately, the Acer Nitro XV282K delivers a mediocre HDR experience. It has a low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity, so blacks look gray and patchy in a dark room. Although it has a local dimming feature, it's ineffective at improving contrast and causes terrible blooming around bright objects in dark scenes. It also has just okay peak brightness in HDR, so small highlights don't stand out. On the other hand, it has a good HDR color gamut, with excellent coverage of the most common DCI-P3 color space, and it has fantastic gradient handling.
- Wide color gamut.
- Fantastic gradient handling.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
- Low HDR brightness.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 21, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works with the PS5 and fixed the 1440p @ 60Hz result in Xbox Series X|S Compatibility because it works using the HDMI override setting.
- Updated Apr 29, 2022: We tested the monitor with the PS5's new variable refresh rate feature and confirmed that it's working properly.
- Updated Apr 08, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
- Updated Jan 13, 2022: Checked the refresh rate compatibility over HDMI.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Acer XV282K KVbmiipruzx, which is only available in a 28 inch size. If you have one and notice it's different from ours, let us know, and we'll update our review.
Keep in mind that some tests, such as gray uniformity, may vary between individual units. Our unit was manufactured in March 2021, and you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Acer Nitro XV282K is an excellent gaming monitor and one of the few monitors with HDMI 2.1 currently available. It's a bit better than the Gigabyte M28U, which is another HDMI 2.1 monitor. This is great if you have a PS5 or Xbox Series X and want to reach a 120Hz refresh rate. The monitor is excellent for gaming, thanks to its quick response times and VRR support. It's on the costly side, so if you don't need the high refresh rate there are cheaper 4k monitors.
See our recommendations for the best 4k gaming monitors, the best monitors for PS5/PS5 Pro, and the best monitors for Xbox Series X.
The Acer Nitro XV282K KVbmiipruzx and the LG C1 48 OLED are different types of displays. While the LG is a TV that we tested as a monitor, the Acer is a typical monitor that comes with an ergonomic stand. The LG is larger, but that means the Acer has higher pixel density for clearer text. The LG has an OLED panel with a much higher contrast because it can turn on individual pixels, but the LED panel on the Acer doesn't have the risk of permanent burn-in. They each have HDMI 2.1 inputs, but the Acer has a higher 144Hz refresh rate, and it has a DisplayPort connection, which the LG doesn't.
The Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB and the Acer Nitro XV282K KVbmiipruzx are different types of 4k monitors. The Acer is designed for gaming and has a higher 144Hz refresh rate for smoother motion. It also has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, and the ergonomics are significantly better because the stand has swivel and height adjustments. However, the larger Philips is for watching multimedia content and has a 43 inch screen. It's a better choice for watching HDR content because it gets much brighter and has a better contrast ratio, thanks to its VA panel.
The Acer Nitro XV282K KVbmiipruzx and the Acer Predator X27 bmiphzx are both great 4k monitors. They each have a 144Hz refresh rate, but the main difference is that the XV282K has HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing it to reach its full refresh rate over HDMI, while the X27 is limited to 60Hz over HDMI. The XV282K has native FreeSync support and is G-SYNC compatible, while the X27 only has native G-SYNC support. The X27 is better for HDR because it gets significantly brighter and has a full-array local dimming feature, while the XV282K has an edge-lit one, but blacks still look gray on the X27 because of the low contrast.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T and the Acer Nitro XV282K KVbmiipruzx are different types of gaming monitors. The Samsung is the better choice for competitive PC gamers as it has a higher refresh rate. The Samsung also has a higher contrast ratio, which is great if you want something to use in dark rooms. That said, the Acer is the better choice if you want something for console gaming thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it has a higher 4k resolution for more detailed images.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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