The ultimate gaming monitor? Need a monitor to go with your new £1,500 graphics card? You're probably going to want something equally extreme, and one of the first panels to spring to mind is the Acer Predator X27. Priced at £1,800, this 27in display promises to deliver gaming nirvana courtesy of a 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and support for Nvidia G-Sync HDR.

The specification alone would convince most enthusiasts to reach for their wallet, but as is often the case with high-end gaming gear, there are one or two provisos to consider. We've spent the past fortnight exploring the Predator X27's pros and cons, and we're now ready to share some thoughts.