Acer Vero V227Q E1 21.5" Black

A barebones 1080p IPS monitor that's fine for a second screen but forgettable everywhere else. Spend a little more and get something with a real stand and better specs.

The IPS panel is the saving grace here. Colors look decent for a budget display and the 300 nits brightness is usable in most rooms. But 60Hz and 4ms response time won't impress anyone, and our data puts this thing in the bottom fifth for display performance. It's fine for spreadsheets and email. Just don't expect smooth motion or deep blacks. The built-in speakers are there, but they're the kind you'll use once and then plug in headphones.

Stacked against the Dell S2725QC or HP OMEN 27qs G2, the Acer looks like a relic. Those competitors offer larger screens, higher refresh rates, and better build quality. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG is in a completely different league for gaming. Even the KOORUI 34E6UC makes this Acer feel tiny. The only reason to pick the Vero is if you're dead set on a small, cheap IPS panel and don't care about anything else.

At around $101 USD, this is a hard sell unless you need the absolute cheapest IPS monitor with both HDMI and DisplayPort. The Vero line is Acer's eco-friendly branding, but recycled plastic doesn't make up for the missing stand adjustments or dated specs. If you can stretch your budget even $30 to $50 more, you'll find monitors with better stands, higher refresh rates, and stronger reviews.

The Acer Vero V227Q E1 is a budget 21.5-inch IPS monitor that gets the basics right and not much else. The one thing to know? It's a fine second screen or office beater, but the specs are firmly stuck in 2015. You get a 1080p IPS panel, 60Hz refresh, and both HDMI and DisplayPort, which is more than some cheap monitors offer. But the ergonomics are basically nonexistent and the overall package lands near the bottom of our database for features and social proof.

If you want height adjustment, tilt, or swivel, this isn't it. The ergonomic score is one of the worst we've seen. Go grab a Dell or HP budget monitor instead, they at least give you a stand that moves. Gamers should also look elsewhere, 60Hz won't cut it even for casual play.

Skip it unless you find it on deep discount and only need a basic second monitor. The IPS panel is decent and the connectivity is fine, but the lack of ergonomic adjustments and weak overall performance make it a tough recommendation. There are better budget monitors out there for not much more money.