Acer has moved the gaming monitor speed race into new territory, with its upcoming Nitro XV273U F5 offering a dual-mode display that can hit a claimed 1,000Hz refresh rate.

The 27-inch monitor has appeared on Amazon ahead of launch, although it is currently listed as temporarily out of stock.

Acer has previously indicated the model is due to launch in North America in the fourth quarter of 2026, with no Australian availability confirmed yet.

The XV273U F5 was originally announced as part of Acer’s refreshed Predator and Nitro gaming monitor lineup, which also includes 3D, QD-OLED, Mini LED and 5K models aimed at different segments of the gaming market. Acer has confirmed some models from the wider lineup for Australia, although local availability for the XV273U F5 has not yet been announced.

The  XV273U F5 is aimed at esports and competitive PC gamers. In its native mode, the IPS panel runs at 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 540Hz refresh rate, already placing it among the fastest QHD gaming displays.

For players chasing maximum responsiveness, the monitor can switch into a Dynamic Frequency and Resolution mode that lifts the refresh rate to 1,000Hz. The catch is that resolution drops to 1280 x 720, meaning image sharpness is sacrificed for speed.

That trade-off means the headline 1,000Hz mode is likely to appeal mainly to serious competitive shooter players, rather than gamers wanting a sharper all-round display for everyday use, cinematic titles or media viewing.

Beyond refresh rates, the monitor includes a quoted 1ms response time, falling to 0.5ms with overdrive enabled. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility to help reduce screen tearing.

Acer has also equipped the monitor with VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, up to 400 nits SDR brightness and up to 600 nits in HDR. It covers 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and includes a Delta E rating below 2 for colour accuracy.

The XV273U F5 also includes VRB Pro motion blur reduction, dual light bars, black front bezels and a white rear and base, giving it a more aggressively styled esports look.

Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, while the stand supports height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustment.

The bigger question is whether gamers will see a meaningful real-world gain from 1,000Hz at 720p, or whether the native 1440p 540Hz mode will prove to be the more practical sweet spot.