Dang it, OLED monitors, stop tempting me with lower prices. I can’t resist those vibrant colors and perfect black levels forever!
Take today’s deal, for example: a brand-new Acer Predator 27-inch OLED for a new low price of just $499.99. That’s $100 less than last month, and half off the original price. How can any frugal PC gamer refuse?!
The Acer Predator X27U is a 2560×1440 display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.01ms response time, ideal for esports play on a gaming desktop. But it gets along great with gaming laptops, too, thanks to a USB-C connection with 90 watts of charging, plus the usual HDMI and DisplayPort options.
Don’t forget to pick up a VESA monitor arm if you’re putting this in a multi-monitor setup, or if you’re just short on space. And (sigh) it also has a pair of 5-watt speakers that I really, really hope you never use.
Unlike some other OLED deals, this one seems to be across the board. The posters at SlickDeals.net noticed the same price on Amazon, Best Buy, eBay (Best Buy’s seller account), and B&H. If any one of those places goes out of stock, you still have plenty of options.
Get this Acer Predator OLED gaming monitor for just $500See our Best Monitor round-up for more PC monitor buying advice.
Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.