Predator CG7: Embrace the Titan

Edmund_McGowan · September 10

Are you in search of a screen to stream your favorite shows? Or perhaps a display to delight your friends and family, or even a monitor to dominate your gaming space? Well Acer Predator CG7 is a gaming TV monitor that ticks all these boxes.

Have you got a drab wall in need of 42.5-inches of 4K UHD brightness, or a gaming room that requires direction? Acer’s Predator CG7 has the power to replace your TV, and the speed to keep up with the slickest AAA games with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms visual response boost (VSB).

The Predator CG7 is a display that kills several birds with one stone, and a titanic force to be reckoned with! Peruse this article to discover more about gaming TV monitors, as well as the gaming monitor vs TV debate. Finally, we’ll embrace the Titan and get close and personal with the Predator CG7.

What is a gaming TV monitor?

The answer is in the name: a gaming TV monitor is simply a display that’s designed to be both a TV and a gaming monitor. For the most part, gaming TV monitors combine large screen sizes and all the hi-spec features required for gaming with streaming apps, tuners and the regular stuff that a good old fashioned TV has.

In terms of gaming readiness, gaming TV monitors are generally 4K and above for clarity and ultra-high-def resolution. They also support HDR (high dynamic range) for maximum contrast and color vibrancy. High refresh rates are also vital for smooth gameplay, as well as low input lag to ensure optimal performance.

Gaming TV monitors are displays that must wear many hats, from livestream sports and movies to the dark underpasses and forests of your favorite FPS games. Accordingly, gaming monitors often include a range of settings for different game types and TV shows.

Gaming TV monitor vs regular TV?

While the previous paragraphs covered the main features of gaming TV monitors, there are a few key points worth considering before rushing out to buy either a gaming TV monitor or a regular TV.

Size: If you’re after the biggest screen size you can get your hands on, then regular TVs offer the largest HDR display sizes for truly immersive movie and TV viewing experiences. With regular TVs though, you will definitely sacrifice game-specific features such as high refresh rates and rapid response times.
Speed: When it comes to serious gaming, high refresh rates, low response time and low input lag should be high up on your monitor menu. Thankfully, Gaming TV monitors deliver the goods, and more with variable refresh rate (VRR) tech like Nvidia G-Sync. Regular TVs lag behind in the above categories.
Quality: Premium gaming monitors including the Predator CG7 support HDR, while lower-end models may not. For the ultimate in immersive viewing, regular TVs generally have superior color contrast, brightness and color accuracy. While top end gaming TV monitors are mostly 4K, for regular TV monitors 4K is the norm, with 8K becoming increasingly popular, too.

Predator CG7: Embrace the Titan

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s meet the behemoth, Acer’s large format titan, the Predator CG7. With 42.5-inches of screen real estate, this 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming TV monitor is an audacious beast that delivers a huge dose of gaming and viewing possibilities. Let’s check out the tech-specs:

Screen Size: 43”
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Panel Technology: Vertical Alignment (VA) (178°x178°) Adaptive Sync/G-Sync Compatible
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz, (Overclock: 144 Hz using 2 DP ports)
VESA Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000
Response Time: 1ms VRB (Visual Response Boost)
Features: DCI-P3 90% Color Gamut
Built-in Speakers: Dual 10W
Mounting: VESA Compatibility Mountable
Connectivity: DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, USB type C, USB Hub 3.0x2 (1up 2down), USB Hub 2.0x2 (2down)
Dimensions: 38.54 x 26.46 x 10.41”
Weight: 41.8 lbs

Tangle with the ace

If you’ve got the space, prepare to tangle with the ace! The Predator CG7 is blessed with the majesty of 4K UHD frame-synced HDR. Stand or sit to take in the wondrous 178° viewing angle: the Predator CG7 looks great whether you choose to mount it on the wall or let it take over your desk. Thanks to the included remote control there’ll be no reaching behind the screen, while DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 cover your basic connections and a USB hub covers all your other peripherals.

Speed as standard

As you can see from the tech-specs, while the Predator CG7 doesn’t drink gasoline, it is, nevertheless, a mean machine that can make your gaming motor hum. 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB chuck you directly into fluid, unbroken gaming sessions with minimal ghosting. Nvidia G-Sync compatible, the Predator CG7 delivers butter-smooth VRR gaming that is free from tearing, stuttering, artefacts, and the dreaded flicker.

Certified HDR

While you don’t need a license to own this gaming TV monitor, a true giant like the Predator CG7 requires certification to look good from afar, and up close, as well. With DisplayHDR 1000 specifications, the Predator CG7 has color performance cerfitication of the highest caliber! 90% DCI-P3 color gamut as well as Delta E<2 color accuracy mean jaw-dropping contrast, cinematic color, and ultra-low latency gameplay.

A smart screen

The Predator CG7 can be seen from the back of the class, and its grades are top notch. Featuring an innovative range of features, this is a gaming TV monitor that has thought out all of the details, large and small.

Light: A light sensor detects ambient light levels to make automatic light adjustments for enhanced, comfort-prioritized viewing experiences.
Sleep mode: If you leave the proximity of the CG7, or pass out while gaming or watching a show, proximity sensors will put the monitor in power saving mode. When you return or awake, it will jump right back into action.
LED: up to four LED light strips can be attached to the Predator CG7. Make the most of RGB Light Sense and their preset light patterns, sync the lights to your tunes, or even try League of Legends game sync and see the lights respond to your in-game actions.

The takeaway

We trust that you have enjoyed our foray into the world of gaming TV monitors. An audience with the titan isn’t for everyone. For the brave Olympians of gaming, however, the Predator CG7 is a mammoth that you’ll want to meet. For a 42.5-inch gaming TV monitor that can throw more color and detail at white-knuckle speeds, the Predator CG7 can’t be beaten. If you’re after a monitor that delivers size and quality for all your favorite games, movies and TV shows, do yourself a favor and go check out the Predator CG7, for a true taste of titan style!