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 (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong ergonomic (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong color (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average portability (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
What owners think
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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" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer EK321QK 22" | 69.4 | 4.3 | 86.2 | 73.8 | 70.8 | 45.9 | 63.4 | 9.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.6 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.1 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offer From $245
Best Buy 1 offer From $249
B&H Photo 1 offer From $300
Price History
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