Acer EK321QK 22" Black
The 31.5-inch VA panel delivers native 10-bit color and 1.07 billion colors for smooth gradients in static work, though its 250-nit brightness limits HDR impact. The ZeroFrame design and included height-adjustable stand add a level of ergonomic flexibility often missing at this price point. This monitor is best for budget-conscious office users and programmers who prioritize 4K screen real estate and text clarity over gaming speed or color-critical accuracy.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong ergonomic (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong color (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average portability (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 48 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer EK321QK 22" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer EK321QK 22" | 67.3 | 4.4 | 84.7 | 73.2 | 68.6 | 45.2 | 61.1 | 9.3 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 81.4 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 91.1 | 96.6 | 97.3 | 95.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.9 | 81.4 | 95.7 | 97.3 | 91.1 | 57.4 | 99.4 | 95.5 |
Usage Scores
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