Acer Nitro XV252Q F Review

Acer Nitro XV252Q F Review

ByRamsha Mehmood

The Acer XV252Q F is a super-quick gaming monitor with a 390Hz refresh rate at a price that’s hard to beat. If you’re a competitive gamer, it’s a no-brainer with little input lag, minimum ghosting, better-than-average visual quality, and that 390Hz limit onboard. But first, let’s look at the data to see how well it performs.

Design and Features:

The Nitro monitor aesthetic is present on the Acer XV252Q F, which we believe should be upgraded due to its widespread use. It has a matte black chassis with a subtle red ring at the base that blends perfectly with gaming and workplace sets. Because the gadget is around the same size as typical office monitors, most users should have no issue setting it up. The stand of the Acer XV252Q F can be adjusted for tilt, swivel, pivot, and height. Video inputs include DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 connectors, as well as a 3.5mm port for headphones and speakers. It also comes with a pair of 2-watt speakers, although they sound tinny and lack any sort of bass.

Understated Exterior, Powerhouse Within:

It boasts a 25-inch display with a native resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate of 360Hz, with the ability to overclock to 390Hz. The Nitro XV252Q F gaming monitor offers a seven-inch swivel up and down, as well as a forward and back tilt (from -5 to 25 degrees). The entire machine weighs only 7.7 pounds when assembled, but VESA-mounters will appreciate the modest weight. It comes with built-in display modes such as Racing, FPS, and Cinema, and is controlled via a five-way joystick on the back.

Image Quality:

It has an IPS panel with wide 178° viewing angles and 99 percent sRGB gamut coverage for faultless image quality. Although there are some IPS glow, it is moderate and varies in strength throughout the monitor’s components.


Putting the Acer Nitro XV252Q F to the Test: Fast, Faster, and Fastest.

The IPS screen of the Acer Nitro XV252Q gaming monitor has a natural refresh rate of 360Hz and can be overclocked to 390Hz. It is compatible with AMD’s FreeSync Premium anti-screen-tearing technology and has a high dynamic range rating (HDR400).

Display and Performance:

The Acer XV252Q F is equipped with a 25-inch Fast IPS screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 390Hz refresh rate, and 1ms enhanced response time. It has a 99 percent sRGB and a 78 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, which are acceptable for an E-Sports monitor. It doesn’t have the same amount of space or sharpness as 1440p or 4K, but it has good visibility and legibility. Because the display appears to have been factory calibrated, there is no need to make any manual adjustments aside from the preset brightness.

The Acer XV252Q F is one of the most powerful gaming monitors on the market today. With a response time of 390 milliseconds and a refresh rate of 30 milliseconds, it barely shows any blurring or ghosting. When it comes to VRR, this display is compatible with both FreeSync and G-Sync, so you won’t be limited to one brand.

Media and  Gaming Performance:

The Agile-Splendor IPS panel on the Acer Nitro XV252Q F game monitor features a 980:1 contrast ratio and HDR400 support. With a 60Hz test signal, the Nitro’s input lag was just 1.09ms, which is the second-lowest we’ve ever seen. For individuals who only play AAA games, I wouldn’t recommend this display. Other alternatives, such as the Razer Raptor 27, offer a more dramatic and colorful experience. The Nitro XV252Q F differs from the previous model, the Acer Predator X25, by 390 degrees.

The Nitro is 25 percent faster than the current record holder, the MSI Optix MPG341CQR, thanks to FreeSync Premium. During each test, the Nitro went above and above the call of duty, feeling exceptionally quick and responsive. During playtests, the difference in performance between the two was almost unnoticeable, at least for me.

Pros:

  • Input lag is low. 
  • The fastest refresh rate available in a desktop panel at the time of writing 
  • For the quality of the performance, it is reasonably priced. 
  • IPS-based panel technology is used.

Cons:

  • The overall construction could be a little more robust. 
  • Alternative keyboard locations are not possible with the circular stand. 
  • Color gamut testing yielded lower results.

Conclusion:

The Nitro XV252Q F from Acer is the display for you if your primary gaming worry is how well it performs in fast-paced esports scenarios. It gets rid of everything you don’t need and focuses on the main goal: sheer speed.

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