Should you get it?

This is a tough one because 1080p resolution, the resolution on the Predator Z271, is more suitable for budget to mid-range gaming PCs that cost between $400 and $700. Gamers with powerful, high-end PCs are more likely to make use of their powerful components with higher resolution monitors, like 1440p or even 4K monitors. With that in mind, paying $700 for the Predator Z271 if you're on a budget doesn't seem like the right move.

Buying Acer's Predator Z271 also means buying a non-removable Tobii module, too.

If you haven't tried eye-tracking before but you're interested in it – and you play the games in Tobii's list – I'd suggest trying it out first, as there's no guarantee you'd like using Tobii with your games. You wouldn't want to spend extra on technology you don't like. Unfortunately, that's tough because there's little information about Tobii demo stations online where you can try it out.

If you know you like Tobii eye-tracking and you're looking to upgrade to a 1080p G-Sync monitor with a curved screen, Acer's Predator Z271 could be for you. Yet, again, the Predator Z271's 1080p resolution and price doesn't quite match the budget 1080p gamer crowd.

For the budget gamers out there, I'd recommend sticking with whatever monitor you have and buying a separate Tobii module. There's the $80 eye-tracking module, and the $150 eye and head-tracking module. Or, if you need a monitor upgrade, I'd buy a good, large, basic monitor that's cheaper than the non-Tobii Predator Z271, and buy the Tobii module separately.

If you currently own a Tobii module and you're happy with your current monitor, there's little reason to buy the Predator Z271.