Acer KA272 G0bi 27" Black
The 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time with FreeSync support deliver smooth, tear-free motion for fast-paced gaming on a 27-inch IPS panel. Its ZeroFrame bezel-less design and wide 178-degree viewing angles make it a practical choice for clean multi-monitor setups without color shift. This monitor is best for budget-conscious gamers and home office users who want fluid 1080p visuals in a fixed desk environment.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong performance (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202689/100
Buyers praised the monitor's value, picture quality, and ease of setup for work and gaming. A few reported early failure or cosmetic defects.
- Excellent value and picture quality for the price, especially at 120Hz and FreeSync.
- Easy setup and works well for home office, school, and casual gaming.
- One unit failed after 3 weeks; warranty repairs reportedly take a month.
- Some buyers note missing features like extra HDMI port or aux, but accept at this price.
- Q1 202688/100
Buyers praise the monitor's value, picture quality, and 120Hz refresh rate for the price. Some report defects, missing features, or a wobbly stand.
- Excellent value for the price, especially with 120Hz and 1080p specs.
- Great picture quality with vibrant colors and crisp text.
- A few units arrived defective with colored lines or not working.
- No built-in speakers or audio port; stand is wobbly and lacks height adjustment.
- Q4 202585/100
Buyers praised the monitor's value, smooth 120Hz display, and vivid colors for home office and gaming. Some reported limited input ports, non-adjustable height, and a rare defect.
- Great value for price, with smooth 120Hz and good color quality.
- Works well for home office and gaming setups.
- Limited input ports and non-adjustable height noted by some.
- Rare defect: screen failed within 3 months.
- Q3 202591/100
Buyers praised the monitor's crisp display, smooth 120Hz gaming, and great value for office or student use. A few reported screen shutdowns or missing VRR support.
- Excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp resolution for work and gaming.
- Great value for the price, affordable and reliable for home office or student setups.
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time enhance gaming experience.
- Some units have screen shutdowns requiring laptop restart; VRR/FreeSync may not work.
Based on 209 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer KA272 G0bi 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 210 | 120 | 160 | 280 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer KA272 G0bi 27" | 43.8 | 15.2 | 53.4 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 39.1 | 72.9 | 32.8 | 98.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 90.4 | 76.4 | 70.6 | 73.2 | 74.7 | 91.1 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 73.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 75 | 81.4 | 89 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 45.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 86.2 | 81.4 | 89 | 86.6 | 74.7 | 91.1 | 77.4 | 88.8 | 72.2 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 78.2 | 46.2 | 70.6 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 90.6 | 88.8 | 99.5 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 92.7 | 55.9 | 84.7 | 97.3 | 58.1 | 68.6 | 91.7 | 83.4 | 68.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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