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Acer Nitro 31.5in QHD 2560x1440 Curved 180Hz Gaming Monitor XZ320QU S3 | 1ms, AMD FreeSync, 2xHDMI, DisplayPort, 1500R Curve, Ergo Stand, Speaker, VESA Mountable, Bluelight Filter

Acer Nitro 31.5in QHD 2560x1440 Curved 180Hz Gaming Monitor XZ320QU S3

Bottom line: The Acer Nitro 31.5in QHD 2560x1440 Curved 180Hz Gaming Monitor XZ320QU S3 ($209.99): 180Hz refresh with 1ms VRB response and AMD FreeSync for tear-free fast-paced play; main trade-off: two 2W speakers are thin; plan on headphones or desk speakers for game audio.

$209.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-29. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 180Hz refresh with 1ms VRB response and AMD FreeSync for tear-free fast-paced play
  • ✓ 2560x1440 across 31.5 inches at 0.272mm pixel pitch, sharp without display scaling
  • ✓ 1500R curve and zero-frame edges wrap a single screen or tile into a multi-monitor wall
  • ✓ Ergo stand covers 3.94in height, -5 to 20 degree tilt and +/-15 degree swivel
  • ✓ DisplayPort 1.4 plus 2x HDMI 2.0 with DP and HDMI cables already in the box

Cons

  • ✗ Two 2W speakers are thin; plan on headphones or desk speakers for game audio
  • ✗ Full 180Hz runs off the single DisplayPort 1.4 input, HDMI 2.0 caps lower
  • ✗ 1ms is a VRB backlight-strobe figure, not a native gray-to-gray number
  • ✗ No USB hub or USB-C, just DP, two HDMI and a 3.5mm audio out

Manufacturer description

Fasten your seatbelt: The Nitro XZ320QU 31.5" curved zero-frame monitor with WQHD resolution delivers incredible sharp picture quality. Crisp, true-to-life colors come alive with the amazing 2560 x 1440 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. The wide view angle technology lets you share what's on your screen with friends and family as colors stay true no matter what angle you're viewing from. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid response time ensure your games, work and movies are smooth and look as epic as possible. Through…

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Key Features

  • 31.5" WQHD (2560 x 1440) 1500R Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor | AMD FreeSync Technology
  • Refresh Rate: Up to 180Hz | Response Time: 1ms (VRB) | Pixel Pitch: 0.272mm
  • VESA mounting compliant (100 x 100mm) | Zero-Frame Design | 2 Speakers, 2 Watts per Speaker
  • Ergonomic Tilt: -5° to 20° | Height Adjustment Range: 3.94" | Swivel: +/- 15°
  • Ports: 1 x Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI Port 2.0 & 1 x Audio Out (HDMI and Display Port Cable Included)

Full Specifications

BrandAcer
ColorBlack
Ports1 x Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI Port 2.0 & 1 x Audio Out (HDMI and Display Port Cable Included)
ShapeCurved
Model NameNitro
ResolutionQHD Wide 1440p
Unit Count1 Count
Screen Size31.5 inches
Aspect Ratio16:9
Display TypeLCD
Model NumberXZ320QU S3bmiiphx
Refresh Rate180 hertz
Adaptive SyncFreeSync
Mounting TypeWall Mount
Response Time1 milliseconds
Screen FinishMatte
Viewing Angle178 degrees
Contrast Ratio100,000,000:1
Ergonomic Tilt-5° to 20° | Height Adjustment Range: 3.94" | Swivel: +/- 15°
Native Resolution2560x1440
Full listing titleAcer Nitro 31.5in QHD 2560x1440 Curved 180Hz Gaming Monitor XZ320QU S3 | 1ms, AMD FreeSync, 2xHDMI, DisplayPort, 1500R Curve, Ergo Stand, Speaker, VESA Mountable, Bluelight Filter

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Acer Nitro 31.5in QHD 2560x1440 Curved 180Hz Gaming Monitor XZ320QU S3 | 1ms, AMD FreeSync, 2xHDMI, DisplayPort, 1500R Curve, Ergo Stand, Speaker, VESA Mountable, Bluelight Filter is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-29. Price and availability subject to change.

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