Acer Predator Z321QU Review [ONLY REVIEW YOU NEED]

If you are thinking to get the Acer Predator Z321QU curved gaming monitor, then you have landed on the right blog post.

In this review, we have thoroughly discussed all the different aspects of the Acer Predator Z321QU gaming monitor including its design, screen, connectivity, and performance.

So, you can assess yourself whether it’s a right fit for your needs or a pass.

That being said, let’s check out the review of this monitor without further delay.

Acer Predator Z321QU Monitor

Screen Size	31.5-Inches
Panel Type	VA Panel
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate	144Hz (Overclockable to 165Hz Via DP)
Response Time	4ms
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Peak Brightness	300-knits
Display Colors	6.8-million
Audio Output	Yes (built-in-speakers)
Tilt Adjustment	-5.0˚ ~ 20.0˚

Design

Design is perhaps the best part of this gaming monitor. The Acer Predator Z321QU has a really aggressive design themed in the signature red & blue colors, which provides you gaming feels straight out of the box, even before your plugin the monitor into the power socket.

The color combination is just killer, that combined with the curved screen, and the sharp edge curves, provide it a luxury feel.

The quality of the monitor also speaks for itself, and it would not be hard to know that it’s a flagship series monitor. The material feels premium, and the screen is anti-glare.

The bezels on the sides are also very nominal. The curved screen provides you an experience so immersive that you even forget that there are any bezels at all on the screen (you have to trust me on this).

Lastly, the stand of the monitor also compliments the overall setup of the monitor, which also comes in bi-colors, matching the overall theme of the machine. The monitor stand comes with height adjustment, swivel adjustment, and tilting options. Thus, you can always tweak the monitor the way you want it to be.

Screen

The Acer Predator Z321QU has no ordinary screen, it has a curved 31.5-inches LCD, which provides you an immersive gaming experience.

There are a handful of things that make the screen of this machine superior to the other monitors in the market. Firstly, Acer has used the finest quality VA panel in this monitor, thus the colors straight of the box are properly tuned, which saves you additional tuning time.

Also, it supports a wide color gamut, thus you have close to real colors with exceptional depths.

The display panel on this monitor can support up to 2560 x 1440(1440p) pixels resolution. Furthermore, it has a 144hz refresh rate (which can be turbo-boosted to 165hz for maximum performance), and a 4ms response time.

The screen panel used in this monitor is anti-glare and comes with a Blue Light Filter, which puts all the weight off your eyes. So, you can easily spend long hours before the monitor.

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Connectivity

Connectivity is something that can make or break your purchase decision, nonetheless, I am dead sure that you are not going to leave this monitor for its connectivity, as this monitor comes with one Displayport 1.2, one HDMI 2.0, and 4 USB 3.0 ports.

Thus, you can easily plug in your favorite Display cable or hook in your USB flash drive directly into the monitor. Although, I am not quite satisfied with the vertical position of the ports, still, it is how it is.

Another thing that you would notice on this curved screen monitor is the availability of two 7W speakers on this monitor. These speakers eliminate the need for dedicated external speakers (unless you have higher expectations from the tiny monitor speakers).

Performance

Last not least, the overall performance, as well as the gaming performance on this machine is phenomenal. With the 144hz refresh rate, which can be turbo-boosted to 165hz, 4ms response time, and FreeSync capability, the gaming performance on this machine is on par with the higher-end gaming monitors.

As its a curved-screen monitor, the gaming experience offered by this monitor is so immersive that you even forget that you are playing the game on a machine. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the overall gaming performance of this monitor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the Acer Predator Z321QU a Good Quality Monitor?

Yes, the Acer Predator Z321QU is a fantastic quality monitor which offers a curved display with a 144hz refresh rate, less than 4ms response time, & FreeSync capability.

Is the Acer Predator Z321QU a Curved Screen Monitor?

Yes, the Acer Predator Z321QU is a curved screen monitor. It has a 1440p display, which has superior color grading, and a wide color gamut.

What is the Maximum Refresh Rate on the Acer Predator Z321QU Monitor?

Normally, the maximum refresh rate on the Acer Predator Z321QU monitor is 144hz. However, you can also overclock this speed to 165hz by using a Displayport Cable. Alongside, it also has a 4ms response time.

What is the Minimum Response Time on the Acer Predator Z321QU?

The minimum response time on the Acer Predator Z321QU monitor is 4ms. This feature makes it a perfect fit for gaming.

Are There Built-in-Speakers on the Acer Predator Z321QU?

Yes, the Acer Predator Z321QU comes with built-in speakers. Also, the speakers on the Predator Z321QU are of fantastic quality, which is amazing.

Summing it Up

Acer Predator Z321QU is a fantastic quality curved-screen gaming monitor, that you do not need to break the bank for affording one.

It has a very aggressive gaming design, with a curved screen, dual-tone colors, and sharp edges. It has a 1440p display panel, 144hz refresh rate (can be overclocked to 165hz), 4ms response time, and FreeSync capability.

All of these specs combined with the curved screen, the design of the monitor, and mediocre pricing make this an excellent choice for people on a medium budget.