Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" Black 2021
The 1500R curved VA panel combined with 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time delivers fluid, tear-free motion thanks to AMD FreeSync Premium. Its 2560x1440 resolution ensures crisp detail in games and media, while the height-adjustable stand and VESA mount add ergonomic flexibility. It's best suited for casual gamers wanting an affordable, immersive 1440p curved display without breaking the bank.
Screen 27
Resolution 2560x1440
Panel VA
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
66 Overall Score
Price CA$384
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 500 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" | 46.7 | 40.2 | 63.9 | 91.8 | 65.8 | 78 | 67.3 | 70.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 73.9 | 75.7 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 86 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.7 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 93.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 99.9 | 98 | 70.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$384
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