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potent GPU for this monitor, however,
because its refresh rate is a blistering 265Hz
with a mere 0.5-second grey-to-grey
response time. It’s fast.
It’s also high-quality, covering 95 percent
of the DCI-P3 color spectrum, with an “HDR
capable” panel that’s TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe
(go.pcworld.com/1sfe)-certified to emit less
blue light than standard LCDs. Maybe that’ll
help you get to sleep more quickly after a
late-night gaming session.
The cherry on top is that this is a G-Sync
Esports panel, which means it includes
Nvidia’s awesome Reflex Latency Analyzer
(see page 75) to help you fine-tune your rig or
your games for maximum responsiveness. It’s
an essential tool if you’re an esports pro,
where every millisecond can make thedifference between victory or defeat.
All that cutting-edge technology doesn’t
come cheap: The Acer Predator XB273U NX
will cost $1,100 when it hits the streets in May.
—Brad ChacosRAZER ‘PROJECT HAZEL’
N95 MASK
Given the response that Razer’s “Project
Hazel” N95 mask (go.pcworld.com/phzl)
received, this concept (which may or may not
be produced) was the unexpected star of the
show. It’s a potent combination of sanitation
(N95 filters and a self-sanitizing case!) utility (a
transparent face mask and voice amplifier)
and style (RGB!!), in a product category being
worn by pretty much everyone in the country.
—Mark Hachman.