Acer unleashes new Predator X32 and CG48 gaming monitors
It’s that time of the year again: CES, wherein every company unveils all the cool gadgetry it has coming up. In Acer’s case, that means a great many things, including new gaming monitors. Specifically, prepare to set your sights on two new Predator X32 displays (X32 and X32 FP), and the Predator CG48.
Both of the UHD, 32-inch X32 models feature 160Hz refresh rates (165Hz if you overclock the FP variant) and IPS panels that cover 99% of the AdobeRGB color gamut.
The X32 supports NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate and has three HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort, USB 3.0 slot, SPK, and audio out. Meanwhile, the X32 FP has four HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort, Type-C port, USB Hub 3.0, USB-B port, SPK, and audio out. Both monitors feature 1000:1 contrast ratios, 1ms response times, no-glare displays, and 178-degree viewing angles. Expect the X32 to drop in North America in Q3 2022 with a starting price of $1,999, while the X32 FP will hit in Q2 2022 starting at $1,799.
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