Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time on its IPS panel deliver unexpectedly fluid motion for a budget display, aided by FreeSync to eliminate tearing. Its frameless, ultra-thin design saves desk space and allows for clean multi-monitor setups, though the 250-nit brightness limits its versatility. This monitor is best for office workers or students wanting a smooth, space-efficient dual-screen workspace on a tight budget.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
46 Overall Score
Price $156
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong performance (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong portability (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average color (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 180 | 210 | 120 | 160 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | 20.5 | 72.2 | 22 | 24.7 | 74.8 | 55.7 | 73 | 37.2 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 95.8 | 72.2 | 90 | 74.1 | 74.8 | 91.9 | 84.7 | 98.5 | 85.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 74.8 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 74 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 77.2 | 79.6 | 90 | 74.1 | 95.8 | 91.9 | 46.2 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 87.5 | 79.6 | 90 | 87.4 | 74.8 | 91.9 | 78.9 | 89.9 | 72.2 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 88.9 | 79.6 | 76.7 | 92.4 | 46.2 | 91.9 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 81.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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