Acer’s new XB280HK gaming display featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology has received a Popular Science 2014 Best of What’s New Award in the hardware category. The display was selected as a breakthrough product among thousands of others in search of the top 100 tech innovations of the year, which are being highlighted in Popular Science’s December issue.
“For 27 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us – those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our view of what’s possible in the future,” says Cliff Ransom, editor-in-chief of Popular Science.† “Winners of Popular Science’s Best of What’s New Award tend to change what the future will look like. This year’s 100 honorees are no different: They are revolutionary in their respective fields.”
The Acer XB280HK boasts a 28-inch 4K2K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) display with a @60Hz refresh rate and a quick 1ms response time to further enhance in-game performance. With a GeForce GTX-powered PC, NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rates to the GPU to eliminate screen tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag to deliver smoother, faster gaming experiences. The Acer XB280HK monitor also features the company’s flicker-less technology, reducing eyestrain via a stable power supply that eliminates screen flicker. Its low dimming technology provides users the ability to adjust brightness down to 15 percent in low-light environments and the Acer ComfyView non-glare screen reduces reflection for clearer viewing.†
A multi-function ErgoStand extends a wide range of options for viewing perspectives. The display comes with DisplayPort as well as high-speed USB 3.0 ports (1 up, 4 down) that are located on the side and down of screen for connecting a mouse, keyboard, gaming headset, joystick, and other peripherals. One of the USB ports is equipped for battery charging.
The Acer XB280HK is available at online retailers in the United States and Canada with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $799.99 USD and $849.99 CAD.†
