Acer UM.JW5AA.301
The 1500R VA panel combined with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time delivers fluid, tear-free motion via FreeSync Premium for fast-paced gaming. Its large 31.5-inch curved screen provides an immersive field of view at an accessible price point for a high-speed display. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who prioritize motion clarity and screen size over high pixel density.
Screen 31.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
48 Overall Score
Price CA$396
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average portability (4th percentile)
- Below average color (20th percentile)
What owners think
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80/100Our AI sentiment read
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer UM.JW5AA.301 | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer UM.JW5AA.301 | 19.7 | 4.4 | 45.6 | 52.9 | 51.3 | 52.1 | 83.6 | 61.1 | 48.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 81.6 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 99.8 | 98.3 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.9 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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