The Acer Predator x25 monitor comes built-in with Nvidia Reflex latency analyzing technology, and that’s the crux of our review. I’ve read some opinions online that point out that it’s not fair to gatekeep Nvidia Reflex behind these expensive 360 Hz monitors, but that’s a bit of a falsehood. Nvidia Reflex technology, which helps reduce latency in online FPS titles, is based on your graphics card, not your monitor. The Acer Predator x25 has a bit of technology that allows you to analyze your latency in real-time. The actual Nvidia Reflex tech works as long as you have a 900-series graphics card or better. That’s right, even if you have an 8 or 9-year-old graphics card, you can take advantage of the new tech. But what does Nvidia Reflex actually do, and is this monitor worth it? We’ll give you all the details on that in the Acer Predator x25 review.

I will say though, I have never felt so accurate when playing Overwatch, Fortnite, and Warzone. It doesn’t make you a god gamer, but it gives you the tools to become one. I certainly see why professional esports players want a 360 Hz monitor though because it is sincerely life-changing. Now, this isn’t a 4k or 1440p monitor. It’s a 25” 1900×1080 monitor. Why is that though? More pixels, bigger monitors mean a greater delay. Fewer pixels mean faster framerates all around. Monitors like this are about motion resolution. We aren’t looking to have a 4k image, we want it to be fast, responsive, and also look clean.

But what is this technology? If you have a compatible monitor and mouse, the latency analyzer measures from the moment you click the mouse to the moment the button is released. You get a true, full latency measurement, down to 10 microseconds.

Sure, 700 dollars is a steep price for a 1080p monitor. You’ll get no argument from me. But the important thing to consider is who this monitor is for. If you’re a fan of FPS games and are trying to be as good as you possibly can be on the keyboard/mouse, this is the monitor you need. A 360 Hz G-Sync monitor, it’s the best refresh rate you can get. It’s also got a better visual presentation than your average 360 monitors. It uses an IPS panel, resulting in better viewing angles and cleaner colors than the TN panels you see in other monitors of its type.

Setting up the monitor to track my latency was incredibly easy. A few settings on the monitor, and I was good to go. I didn’t have to do anything else, but there are some tools in the Nvidia Geforce Experience that grant further data. With the In-Game Overlay on, you can hit Alt-R to turn on more detailed stats if you’d like. Otherwise, your monitor allows you to track the latency in-game. You do need to plug the mouse into the exclusive Reflex Latency Monitor port on your monitor. Otherwise, it won’t work. Admittedly, this took some getting used to, because I’m used to having a Numpad on the side of my mouse. That’s a personal problem though!

• 360 Hz refresh rate is amazing and very light on the input lag.
• Gorgeous visuals, smooth, clear picture.
• Built-in Latency Analyzer for esports players/fps enthusiasts

• Though high-contrast, the color range isn’t as wide as I’d like.
• Expensive for a 25” 1080

You also have to be aware of where the analyzing point is in your game. Not every FPS title does support Nvidia Reflex, but the biggest games on the block do. Sadly, CSGO doesn’t support it yet, but I have a feeling that sooner or later it will. Even games that aren’t out yet, like NARAKA: BLADEPOINT support it! As I’ve said, I’ve never felt more accurate in FPS games I’ve played since setting up the Acer Predator x25 to review. I cannot stress enough that it has not made me great. But if you’re going to try and take FPS titles seriously, for streaming or trying to break into esports, you can’t do it without the right gear. If you have an older monitor with a low refresh rate, your reaction times will not be good.

It makes a world of difference to see this kind of motion and response in Overwatch. I will say though that it takes some experimenting to figure out where you need to put your Flash Indicator. Games like Overwatch and Fortnite have settings to help you out. You can activate putting the Flash Indicator on the screen, so you know where to position the rectangle. Anytime you shoot your weapon (presumably your LMB), this rectangle lights up on the screen the instant the gun fires. The best part is that it works no matter what weapon you’re using! That box on the left side of your screen will flash. You can even test your latency with a rock in Rust if you want! That’s how wide the range is.

On average in Overwatch, I was receiving 40-50 MS times, which is incredible. I’m running a 1080 TI graphics card, an i7 7700k CPU, and 32 GB of RAM. I could have even better frame rates and response times with a better card, but it’s already great on this PC. Not every game is easy to test in though. Call of Duty is exceptionally difficult to test for. This is due to the variety of muzzle flashes that can occur. You’ll want to find a gun with a bright flash, and find an area that’s dark to help set up your rectangle.

Occasionally I would see reliable tests in Warzone, but the results were most reliable in Fortnite and Overwatch. Did it make me a god at Overwatch? No, but it was much easier to respond and fire accurately on my opponents. For casual players, it’s not the most sensible upgrade. Even people who just like to play ranked in their shooters could get use out of the Acer Predator x25. While you should already have access to Nvidia Reflex, being able to see exactly what kind of latency you’re getting in shooters is valuable information.

In most of these games, there’s a setting in the actual game where you can turn on the Reflex Latency reduction. For Destiny 2 however, you have to do a little digging. Well, you would, but I did the work for you! While talking with a member of the Nvidia team, I pointed out I was having trouble getting things to work on Destiny 2. You need to go into a Config File to get it ready. You can find information on how to do that via the following link.

NVIDIA Reflex is available in 12 of the top 15 shooters in the world. It’s sure to branch out into the remaining three in due time. I did ask about that, but naturally, I was not able to get a concrete answer. That kind of announcement will come in time. CSGO and PUBG are the two major titles that aren’t used yet. So if you’re aiming to be competitive in these games, this is a technology that will aid you in improving your skills. We also have confirmation that Battlefield 2042 will have Reflex too. So even in the upcoming games, you can look forward to the latency reduction.

Anyone with a 900 series or newer can use Nvidia Reflex technology. It’s incredibly useful, and I definitely saw a reduction in latency in my FPS games. I have noticed the difference, and seeing the number on my screen only confirmed it. As more monitors support this latency analyzer, it will be more worthwhile for a greater variety of PC gamers. There are more monitors being produced that allow for the latency analyzer, not just 360 Hz monitors. G-Sync displays can have the Reflex Latency Analyzer built-in. There is a nice, wide range of monitors that have been revealed.

However, there aren’t many, if any 144 Hz monitors on this list. Apparently, it’s about the same cost to make a 240 Hz instead of a 144 Hz, so it sounds like those are going the way of the dodo. That said, you can check out the list here though. Even if you want an Ultra Wide or a 4k monitor, they’ve got you covered for the Latency Analyzer.

I appreciate that this is an IPS panel instead of a TN. TNs are typically what you have on the better esports monitors (BenQ, et cetera). IPS panels look better but have a slower response time than TNs. We’re reaching the point where we can get fast IPS panels, and that’s what this is. It’s supposed to be faster than other TN panels, and the visual prowess of an IPS. It’s essentially the first esports IPS panel, so you don’t have to sacrifice visuals for response times.

I love this monitor. Visually it’s gorgeous, and it’s helped improve my response times in FPS titles across the board. I’m still not great, but I now have the ability to get better if that’s what I’m after. I can 100% see esports pros, or up-and-comers wanting something like this on their desk. It’s important to have the best refresh time and lowest latency possible. You get the latency reduction mostly through Nvidia Reflex on your graphics card, but the 360 Hz refresh is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a powerful, easy-to-set-up monitor without a doubt.

It’s as good as any other 360 Hz monitor, but the built-in latency analyzer puts it, in my eyes, a step above any other monitor in its class. I’ve never seen clearer or been able to enjoy FPS games more than after I set this up.