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Acer XV252QF Review

True Score

80
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Absolutely Fresh
85
4

Experts

80
19

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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The Acer XV252QF boasts high color accuracy and a wide range of gaming-oriented features, but its lack of local dimming, missing USB ports, and entry-level support for HDR may be a dealbreaker for some buyers.

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our Verdict

The Acer XV252QF has all the specs gamers need – a 390 Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and a super low 3ms input lag. But it’s missing a USB port on the rear and a local dimming feature – two features that would have made it even better.

True Score

80

Reasons to Buy

  • High 390Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
  • High color accuracy
  • Highly adjustable stand
  • Low input lag

Reasons to Avoid

  • Entry-level HDR support
  • No USB ports
  • No local dimming

Specifications

  • Display Type
    TFT
  • HDMI Inputs
    2
  • HDR Format
    Yes
  • Max Resolution
    1920 x 1080
  • Panel Type
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate
    390 hz
  • Response Time
    0.5 ms
  • Screen size
    24.5 inches
  • Sync Technology
    AMD FreeSync Premium

Overview

The Acer XV252QF is a budget gaming monitor announced in early 2021. The 24.5-inch gaming monitor pledges to eliminate ghosting thanks to its swift 1ms response time, and with a super high 390Hz refresh rate, games are much smoother than on the Asus VG259QM, whose refresh rate stands at 280Hz. The gaming monitor also has great 178° viewing angles which makes it ideal for co-op gaming, and with a fully adjustable stand, owners can easily configure the monitor to suit their placement preferences. Find out what else the gaming monitor has in store by going through the rest of this Acer XV252QF review, and see whether or not it has what it takes to rank among the best computer monitors in the market.

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  • Acer Nitro XV252Q Fbmiiprx 24.5" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Gaming Monitor with AMD FreeSync Premium Technology | Up to 390Hz | Up to 0.5ms | 99% sRGB (2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports & 1 x Display Port)
    $487.16

    Availability

    In Stock

    Free Shipping

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

85

*.75

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Customer Score

80

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

80

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    74
    If your only gaming concern is how well your monitor performs in fast-paced esports scenarios,… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The XV252Q is a fantastic gaming monitor that provides a lightning-quick 390Hz (OC) refresh rate… read more
  • WePC
    F

    Trust Score

    90
    The Acer XV252QF is the perfect gaming monitor for all competitive players who are playing… read more
  • Display Ninja
    F

    Trust Score

    96
    The Acer Nitro XV252Q delivers an amazing gaming experience. It has incredibly low input lag… read more

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