Is the Acer XB271HU the right monitor?

[ThisChunkyMonkey]

Recently, I've been looking at new monitors since I ordered my new pc. I'm coming from an acer xb270hu. I was looking at the Acer predator X34 but then I saw this xb271 beauty with the ultra slim bezel. I thought why get ultra wide when I could eventually get 3 of these. I understand that almost every IPS panel has IPS glow (not to be confused with backlight bleeding) my xb270hu didn't have it and I can't go back to TN. I am running with a MSI GTX 980 Ti gamin 6g. I will only get one but buy more down the road possibly by the end of summer this year. Thanks for any help or recommendations.

 

[ThisChunkyMonkey]

Or should I wait for ASUS pg348q

 

[NMD83]

I'm using a new 271 right now. If you have a 270 I would not go to the 271. Unless you really want that bezel or you no longer have the 270 for some reason. Which btw, something seems very odd to me....

The bezel is amazingly thin, but the front panel sticks out like 5mm in front AND protrudes past the edge slightly to the left and right(it also seems, "cheap" to me). So, unless you can take that panel off I don't see how you'd get it flush in a 3-display setup, especially if you wanted to angle them.

There are 2 gripes that I have on this one over the ASUS PQ279Q. The god awful OSD and overall stability and build quality versus the ASUS.

I went with the ACER because I read on a forum that the ACER has a "better panel retention method." And I actually like the look of the stand(many hate on it). The one I got has a deal pixel and IPS glow(see my thread for pics). And I am considering either exchanging for a new one until I hit the jackpot or returning and rolling the dice on the ASUS and doing the same thing.

As for the whole ultrawide thing... It's a matter of 21:9 versus refresh rate really. I personally decided against it after being in love with the idea of the x34.

Honestly, as "new" as curved ultrawides are, and considering both company's QC issues, if I wanted one I'd go with a 60hz Dell or LG and forgo the 100hz and gsync. If you want that smooth butter then just get a 144hz gsync. Also keep in mind some games don't work right(natively) and/or play well on 21:9.

 

[ThisChunkyMonkey]

Well, I'd would either eventually get a triple XB271HU setup or go with a single X34. If I tried a triple setup with the 270 it would look hideous. The 271 IS an upgrade from the 270. XB271HU has: Slim bezel, Matte Finish, 165hz refresh rate, Speakers, Better stand, etc. And is cheaper then what I paid for 270. I can get a single 271 for 600 when my 270 cost 700+