Acer Shadow Knight ED270U gaming monitor with 2K 180Hz display and price $165

Acer has just unveiled its new Acer Shadow Knight ED270U monitor in China. The new gaming display is available at JD.com online store. It boasts a curved display with a high refresh rate and comes at a very affordable price of CNY 1,099 ($165). The Acer ED270U features a 27-inch curved VA panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Offers clear visualization for gaming sessions. The real star here, however, is the 180Hz refresh rate. It will ensure smooth gaming sessions with content rendered in an eye-pleasing form. This is a huge upgrade over traditional 60Hz displays and a a step up from the consolidated range of 120Hz – 144Hz.

The Acer Shadow Knight ED270U gaming monitor arrives in China with a 180Hz display

The Acer Shadow Knight ED270U is a curved display with a 1500R radius that enhances the sense of immersion. The monitor also offers HDR10 technology. It improves contrast and color vibrancy for a more realistic visual experience. Exact color gamut specifications are not available, you can expect vivid colors and vivid visuals in this monitor. Moving on, the Acer Shadow Knight ED270U has a stand that allows you to tilt and rotate the display. You can set it up for an optimal viewing experience during intense gaming marathons.

The display has built-in 2W speakers that provide basic audio output. It’s certainly a great addition to have your own audio, but gamers will likely opt for dedicated headphones or more powerful speakers. Anyway, 2W speakers are valid when you don’t have an audio peripheral.

The monitor comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DP1.4 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This is the main combination for connecting to computers, game consoles and other devices.

The Acer Shadow Knigh ED270U monitor is now available for purchase on JD.com at a starting price of CNY 1,099. Converts to approximately $165. That’s a decent price considering all you can do with this device. The curved display is a decent option for budget-minded gamers. For now, it’s only available in China, but we expect it to reach other markets soon.