Acer’s 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor is a phenomenal deal at $350

If you’re looking for a respectable gaming monitor that won’t break the bank, there are dozens of options for you. One that doesn’t typically exist in the “affordable” range is Acer’s Predator XB323U, a 32-inch model with 1440p resolution and a 170Hz refresh rate. It’s currently 349,99 $ at Woot, while Amazon sells it new for $575

I’ve already mentioned the main specs, but there are other features that make this monitor stand out at this price point. You get an IPS panel that outperforms TN panels in terms of contrast, accurate color reproduction, and wide viewing angles. It can reach a peak brightness of up to 600 nits when using HDR, or up to 400 nits when using normal use.

In addition to its relatively fast 170Hz refresh rate over DisplayPort (in other words, it can display up to 170 frames per second if your system is powerful enough), it has a 1ms response time, so its pixels change color faster than you’re likely to notice.

Also worth noting is that the XB323U can be attached to a monitor arm via its standard 100 x 100 VESA mount if you don’t like the very boxy stand. The monitor has a single DisplayPort 1.2 port, two HDMI 2.0 ports (supporting a refresh rate of up to 120Hz at 1440p), as well as a variety of USB ports for connecting accessories. This monitor gets extra points because HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB cables are included in the box, and it comes with a 3-year limited warranty from Acer.