Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time on its IPS panel deliver unexpectedly fluid motion for a budget display, aided by FreeSync to eliminate tearing. Its frameless, ultra-thin design saves desk space and allows for clean multi-monitor setups, though the 250-nit brightness limits its versatility. This monitor is best for office workers or students wanting a smooth, space-efficient dual-screen workspace on a tight budget.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
45 Overall Score
Price CA$100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong portability (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong performance (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average display (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 120 | 160 | 280 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | 18.6 | 73.6 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 74.8 | 49.3 | 69.2 | 28.6 | 90.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 74.8 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 74.8 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 92.1 | 55.3 | 83.9 | 97.1 | 58.2 | 66.7 | 91.1 | 82.1 | 68.8 |
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