Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" Black 2020
The VA panel provides a high 100 million:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks in document work, while the 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time offer smoother scrolling than standard 60Hz office displays. Its zero-frame design maximizes screen space in multi-monitor setups, and the inclusion of both HDMI and legacy VGA ports ensures broad compatibility with older and newer business systems. This monitor is best for office workers and data-entry professionals who need a large, flicker-free 27-inch canvas with basic AMD FreeSync support for occasional casual use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong performance (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 5.4 kg / 11.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" | 18.6 | 15.1 | 44 | 23.2 | 58.2 | 49.3 | 67.1 | 28.6 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.7 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$559
Price History
Usage Scores
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