Acer AOPEN HC5 27HC5UR Sbmiiphx 27" Black
The 1500R curved VA panel with QHD resolution and 165Hz refresh rate provides an immersive, fluid gaming experience with sharp detail. FreeSync Premium support and a 1ms response time eliminate tearing and motion blur, while the height-adjustable stand adds ergonomic flexibility. This monitor is best for budget-conscious PC gamers who prioritize motion clarity and a wraparound field of view over peak brightness for HDR content.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong performance (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong display (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (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 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer AOPEN HC5 27HC5UR Sbmiiphx 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 480 | 210 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | - |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer AOPEN HC5 27HC5UR Sbmiiphx 27" | 51.4 | 42.6 | 68.4 | 92.2 | 66.6 | 80.5 | 52.4 | 4.2 |
| 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 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 74.9 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.2 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $160
Price History
Usage Scores
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