The Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx is an entry-level 32-inch gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 180Hz maximum refresh rate. It sits above Acer's 32-inch 1080p models, such as the Acer Nitro EDA320Q P, and competes with similar monitors, such as the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 and the Dell S3222DGM. It supports FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR and has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur and integrated speakers. It also has a few extras designed for gamers, such as the ability to boost the brightness of darker parts of scenes, a virtual crosshair, and an overlay that displays the monitor's current refresh rate.
Our Verdict
The Acer XZ322QU is decent for PC gaming. It has a 180Hz refresh rate and FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR support for smooth motion. Fast-moving objects also look fairly crisp at higher refresh rates, though they look less crisp at lower refresh rates, and the monitor also has some smearing. It also has very low input lag for a responsive feel. However, although it displays fairly deep blacks in a dark room, its highlights don't pop in HDR, and it displays a limited range of colors, so it doesn't create a vivid, engaging gaming experience.
Low input lag.
High native contrast ratio.
180Hz refresh rate.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
Fairly crisp at higher refresh rates.
No local dimming feature.
More blur and smearing at low refresh rates.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Acer XZ322QU is okay for console gaming. It displays fairly deep blacks in a dark room and supports VRR with the Xbox Series X|S. However, it doesn't support VRR with the PS5 and PS5 Pro, and fast-moving objects are a bit blurry with both consoles. Additionally, it displays a limited range of colors and doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR.
Low input lag.
High native contrast ratio.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
Fairly crisp at higher refresh rates.
No local dimming feature.
More blur and smearing at low refresh rates.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Acer XZ322QU is decent for office use. Its large screen is great for multitasking, and it has good text clarity. It also gets bright enough to overcome some glare, but it has distracting reflections in a well-lit room. However, it has narrow viewing angles and a limited swivel range, so it's not ideal if you need to share your screen with others.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
Good text clarity.
Distracting reflections.
Okay ergonomics.
Narrow viewing angles.
The Acer XZ322QU is satisfactory for editing. It's extremely accurate before calibration, and its large screen ensures there's lots of room for toolbars around the content you're editing. However, most editing monitors of this size have a higher resolution, so this monitor's images and videos aren't as sharp. It also has narrow viewing angles, so it's difficult for someone next to you to accurately view your work.
High native contrast ratio.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
Accurate colors before calibration.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
Okay ergonomics.
Narrow viewing angles.
The Acer XZ322QU has good brightness. It's bright enough to overcome glare from almost any source, short of direct sunlight. However, it's not bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Acer XZ322QU's response time is good. It's fairly crisp at its maximum refresh rate, but at 120Hz and lower, it's notably blurrier. You can also see smearing at all refresh rates.
Fairly crisp at higher refresh rates.
More blur and smearing at low refresh rates.
The Acer XZ322QU has disappointing HDR picture quality. While it has excellent contrast, it displays a limited range of colors, particularly in Rec. 2020.
High native contrast ratio.
No local dimming feature.
Displays limited range of colors.
The Acer Nitro XZ322QU has good SDR picture. It has excellent contrast and displays a wide range of colors in sRGB, though it has inadequate black uniformity.
High native contrast ratio.
Displays wide range of colors.
Inadequate black uniformity.
The Acer XZ322QU has amazing color accuracy. Colors are quite accurate before calibration, though calibration is required for the best accuracy.
Accurate colors before calibration.
Calibration required for maximum accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Aug 19, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jul 24, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
- Updated Mar 12, 2025: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32-inch Acer XZ322QU, which is the only size available. However, Acer has a number of very similar 32-inch models. You can see some of the differences between these models below, but this review's results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|
| XZ322QU V3bmiiphx | 1440p | 180Hz |
| XZ322QU Sbmiipphx | 1440p | 165Hz |
| XZ322QU S3bmiiphx | 1440p | 180Hz |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in September 2024.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Acer XZ322QU V3bmiiphx is a lower mid-range 32-inch gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution. It's ideally suited to someone on a budget who wants a larger, more immersive experience than the more common 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors. It's positioned between lower-end 32-inch 1440p displays like the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B, which has lower brightness and much worse motion handling than the Acer, and higher-end ones like the Samsung Odyssey G65D S32BG65D, which has much brighter highlights, better motion handling, and displays a wider range of colors than the Acer. That said, if you want a 32-inch gaming monitor and your budget is limited to the price of the Acer, it's a great option, as it has good motion handling, displays deep blacks in a dark room, and overcomes some glare in brighter environments.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 32-inch monitors.
Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx and the Dell Alienware AW3225DM are 32-inch 1440p curved gaming monitors. The Dell is the better monitor for gamers, as it gets considerably brighter, displays a wider range of more vivid colors, has better motion handling, and better console compatibility.
The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors. The Acer is the better option for competitive gamers, as it has much better motion handling. It's also a better choice for gaming in a bright room, as it gets much brighter. However, if you're on a budget the LG can be a good option, as it's in a lower price range.
The Dell S3222DGM and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are both 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors. The Acer is the better option if you're gaming in a bright room, as it gets much brighter. It also delivers a more engaging experience, as it displays a wider range of colors and has better gradient handling.
The Samsung Odyssey G65D S32BG65D and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are both 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors. The Samsung is better for those looking for an immersive experience, as it gets much brighter in HDR and displays a wider range of colors. It's also better for competitive gaming, as it has better motion handling. However, the Acer could be a better choice if you frequently use VRR, as it has less VRR flicker.
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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