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Acer KB242Y G0bi vs Acer KB272 G0bi

Product A: Acer

KB242Y G0bi

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Product B: Acer

KB272 G0bi

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32 of 164 fields differ

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  • 13 different values
  • 19 known for one only
  • 39 the same
  • 93 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.3WKB272 G0bi is 0.2 W lower.
  2. Pixel densityA: 92.6ppiB: 81.6ppiKB242Y G0bi is 11 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

1920 × 1080Native for both
A120Hz
B120Hz

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A2.6kg
B3.4kg

All 172 fields

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AAcer KB242Y G0bi
BAcer KB272 G0bi

General

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Series
KB21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Page breadcrumb Monitors, Essential, KB2.
KB21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Page breadcrumb Monitors, Essential, KB2.
Model numbers
KB242Y G0bi, KB242Y G0, UM.QK2AA.003, UM.QK2EE.0031Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Page header: Model KB242Y G0, Part UM.QK2AA.003. The page heading also reads KB242Y G0bi.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Acer UK page titled KB2 - KB242Y G0 Tech Specs, part UM.QK2EE.003. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the page text was first read through a search tool and then confirmed in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21.
UM.HK2AA.005, UM.HK2EE.0091Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Page header: Model KB272 G0, Part UM.HK2AA.005 (US). The UK part number UM.HK2EE.009 is on the Acer UK page. Some retailers attach UM.HK2EE.008 to this name, which could not be confirmed.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Acer UK page titled KB2 - KB272 G0 Tech Specs, part UM.HK2EE.009, heading KB272 G0bi. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the text was first read through a search tool and then confirmed in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21.
GTIN / EAN
19513325934710Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/195133259347Read 21 October 2026UPCitemdb lists UPC 195133259347 (EAN-13 0195133259347) for 23.8" Acer KB2 Essential Monitor - KB242Y G0BI, seen at the Acer Online Store. A search for part UM.QK2AA.003 returns the same UPC. The check digit is valid. This is the US part only, and no EAN for the UK part UM.QK2EE.003 was found.
1951332593548Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/195133259354Read 21 October 2026UPCitemdb lists UPC 195133259354 (EAN-13 0195133259354) for 27" Acer KB2 Essential Monitor - KB272 G0BI, seen at the Acer Online Store. A search for part UM.HK2AA.005 returns the same UPC. The check digit is valid. This is the US part only, and no EAN for the UK part UM.HK2EE.009 was found.
Announced
Not available
Not available
Status
Available2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Acer store page lists the monitor at 129.99 USD and In stock on the archived copy of 2026-03-09. ProductChart shows 79.99 USD at Amazon on 2026-10-20.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Price shown 79.99 USD at Amazon as of 2026-10-20.
Available1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Acer US page and the Acer US store list the model with a price. CDW listed it at 104.99 USD on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB, EU1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026US part number UM.QK2AA.003 with a US power cord.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK part number UM.QK2EE.003.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU market per the EPREL entry.
US, GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026US part number UM.HK2AA.005.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK part number UM.HK2EE.009. The page was marked out of stock when read.
Colours
Black2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Physical Characteristics Color: Black.
Black1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Physical Characteristics Color: Black.
Segment
Office1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Sold in the Acer Essential monitor line, KB2 series. Stored as office.
Office1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Sold in the Acer Essential monitor line, KB2 series. Stored as office.

Display

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Screen size
23.8in(60.5 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Viewable Screen Size 23.8 inch. Screen Size Class 24 inch. The 23.8 inch figure is used because it is also the figure in the product name.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Screen Size Class 27 inch. The Viewable Screen Size row also says 27 inch, which is the class, not a measured diagonal.
Viewable screen diagonal
23.8in(60.5 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Viewable Screen Size 23.8 inch.
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Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Screen: 23.8 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080). Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the text was read from the Internet Archive copy of 2026-03-09.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Screen resolution 1 920 x 1 080 pixels.
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Screen: 27 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080). Acer blocks automated fetching. The page text was read through a search tool.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9. The US spec page gives no resolution, which is on the Acer store page.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Size ratio 16:9.
16:91Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026
Pixel density
92.6ppi
81.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.275mm3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab, read in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21: Pixel Pitch 0.27500 mm. This agrees with a 23.8 inch 1920 x 1080 panel.
0.311mm3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab, read in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21: Pixel Pitch 0.31100 mm. This agrees with a 27 inch 1920 x 1080 panel.
Active display area
Width526Height296mm(20.7 × 11.7 in)3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK page lists Active Display Area 526 x 296 mm, read through a search tool. The EPREL visible area of 15.6 dm2 agrees.
Width598Height336mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Active Display Area 598x336 mm. Stored as width 598 and height 336.
Curved
No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table lists the model as not curved.
Not available
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Screen Surface: Anti-glare.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Matte.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists a matte anti-glare coating.
Matte1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Screen Surface: Anti-glare.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026Quick tech specs: Anti-glare screen surface.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Screen Surface: Anti-glare.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists a matte anti-glare coating.
Anti-glare1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026
Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Panel Technology: In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology. IPS (178 x 178 degrees).
IPS2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 20265Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: IPS.
Panel type (as published)
IPS2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Store headline names the panel IPS.
IPS2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026
Backlight
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Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
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8bits5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists 16.7 million (6-bit + FRC). That is 8 supported bits per channel through FRC.
Colour depth method
Not available
FRC5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Color Supported: 16.7 million.
16.7 million2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Panel supports 16.7 million colours.
sRGB coverage
99%7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists 99% sRGB colour saturation. The CIE diagram and whether it is coverage or volume are not stated.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists 99% sRGB.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Listing title: sRGB 99%. No CIE diagram or method.
99%2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Store blurb cites sRGB 99%. The CIE diagram and whether it is coverage or volume are not stated.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026CDW lists 99% sRGB colour coverage. No CIE diagram or method.5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 99% sRGB.
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,500:13Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK page lists Native Contrast Ratio 1,500:1, read through a search tool. ProductChart also lists 1500:1. Acer US lists only the 100,000,000:1 dynamic figure.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Contrast Ratio 1500:1.
1,500:13Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page lists a native contrast ratio of 1,500:1. DisplayNinja says 1000:1 without a source and calls it expected for IPS. The maker value is stored. Acer US lists only the 100,000,000:1 dynamic figure.5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1000:1 (static). This conflicts with the Acer UK page value of 1,500:1, which is stored instead.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Brightness 250 Nit. The conditions are not stated.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Brightness 250 Nit.
250nits1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Brightness 250 Nit. The conditions are not stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR certification
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 degrees.
178°2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Vertical Viewing Angle 178 degrees.
178°2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAcer KB242Y G0bi
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 1.4VGA
1920 × 1080Native120Hz75Hz
Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Standard Refresh Rate: 120Hz Using HDMI Port; 75Hz Using VGA. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.
BAcer KB272 G0bi
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 1.4
1920 × 1080Native120Hz
Source2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as 120Hz Using HDMI Port (75Hz Using VGA). VGA is not a schema input option, so the 75 Hz VGA mode is not stored. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. DisplayNinja states VGA is limited to 60 Hz. Acer wins.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
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Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
120Hz2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026120 Hz over HDMI. No overclock mode is described.
120Hz2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026No overclock mode is described.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists Adaptive-Sync support (FreeSync Compatible). No FreeSync certification tier is named, so only Adaptive-Sync is stored.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists Adaptive-Sync support, compatible with AMD FreeSync.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Listing title: AdaptiveSync (FreeSync Compatible).
Adaptive-Sync2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Product copy says Adaptive-Sync support, FreeSync compatible. No FreeSync certification tier is named, so only Adaptive-Sync is stored.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026CDW lists Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync compatible).
VRR range per port
AAcer KB242Y G0bi
Not available
BAcer KB272 G0bi
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48120
Source5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: FreeSync (48-120Hz). Variable refresh works over HDMI. The review says VRR with NVIDIA cards is not possible because there is no HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort. The range is a stated spec, not a measurement.
Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
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Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Response Time 1 ms. The Acer store page headlines it as 1 ms. Reviews describe it as Visual Response Boost (VRB), a blur-reduction mode, so it is stored as the MPRT-style figure. No grey-to-grey figure is published.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Response Time 1 ms. Treated as the VRB figure, see the US page note.
1ms2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as 1 ms VRB (Visual Response Boost). This is the blur-reduction response figure, not a grey-to-grey claim. No grey-to-grey figure is published.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026CDW lists 1ms Visual Response Boost (VRB).5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Visual Response Boost 1ms MPRT. The review lists Response Time as not specified for grey-to-grey.
Overdrive settings
Not available
Off, Normal, Extreme5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: three overdrive modes: Off, Normal and Extreme.
Motion blur reduction
Yes8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page describes the 1 ms figure as based on VRB backlight strobing, not native grey-to-grey transitions.
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review describes VRB as backlight strobing.
Blur-reduction technology
Visual Response Boost (VRB)7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists 1ms Visual Response Boost (VRB).8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page names Visual Response Boost (VRB).
Visual Response Boost (VRB)5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Visual Response Boost (VRB).
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
No5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: VRB cannot be active at the same time as VRR.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Amazon US listing title: Flickerless Technology. The product image from Acer also says Flicker-free Monitor. Acer's own spec tables do not state it.
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: the monitor is flicker-free unless VRB is enabled. Acer lists VisionCare 1.0 on the UK Tech Specs tab. Acer does not state Flicker-free in its spec table.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AAcer KB242Y G0bi
TypeVersionCount
HDMI1.41
VGANot available1
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026HDMI: Yes, HDMI Version 1.4, Total Number of HDMI Ports 1, VGA: Yes. Bandwidth, DSC and HDCP are not stated.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Inputs: HDMI, VGA. HDMI Version 1.4.
BAcer KB272 G0bi
TypeVersionCount
HDMI1.41
VGANot available1
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026HDMI: Yes, HDMI Version 1.4, Total Number of HDMI Ports 1, VGA: Yes. Bandwidth, DSC and HDCP are not stated.
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
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Highest HDMI version
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1.4
Highest DisplayPort version
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HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
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USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
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USB downstream hub ports
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KVM switch
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Daisy chain (MST)
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Ethernet
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3.5 mm headphone output
No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Headphone out No. Acer lists only HDMI and VGA inputs.
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table Other Ports: Headphone Jack.
3.5 mm microphone input
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Optical out
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Picture in picture
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Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: other useful features include PiP/PbP. Both are stored as supported.
Picture by picture
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Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: other useful features include PiP/PbP. Both are stored as supported.

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Speakers No. Lim Team also says there are no built-in speakers.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review of 6 August 2025: lacks built-in speakers.
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Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review cons: limited ergonomic adjustment with only tilt (-5 to 25 degrees).8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: tilt adjustment only, no height adjustment.
0mm5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the stand is tilt-only, -5 to 25 degrees. No height, swivel or pivot.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward25°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Tilt Angle -5 to 25 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 25 backward.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists tilt adjustment -5 to 25 degrees.
Forward5°Backward25°2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as Tilt Angle -5 to 25 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 25 backward.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026Tilt adjustment (-5 to 25 degrees).
Swivel
Left0°Right0°7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no swivel.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: no swivel.
Left0°Right0°5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no swivel.
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: no pivot.
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.
Removable stand
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VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026VESA Mount Compatible: Yes. VESA Mount Standard 100 x 100.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: VESA mountable.
100 x 1002Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026VESA mounting compliant, 100 x 100 mm.4Retailer pagecdw.com/product/acer-kb272-g0bi-27-full-hd-monitor-1ms-response-hdmi-vga/8521111Read 14 October 2026VESA mounting support (100 x 100 mm).
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list: On-screen Display (OSD), Navigation Key, VisionCare 1.0, Display Widget, Security Lock. Security Lock is read as a lock slot. The slot type is not named.
Yes3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list: On-screen Display (OSD), Navigation Key, VisionCare 1.0, Display Widget, Security Lock. Security Lock is read as a lock slot. The slot type is not named.
On-screen menu controls
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Joystick5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: a directional joystick on the rear of the monitor navigates the OSD menu. Acer lists it as Navigation Key.
Desktop software
Display Widget3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list names Display Widget. The software name is stored as Acer prints it.
Display Widget3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list names Display Widget. The software name is stored as Acer prints it.
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Black Boost, Refresh rate tracker5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: Black Boost (improves visibility in dark scenes) and a refresh rate tracker. The names are the reviewer's wording.

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width538.7Height (lowest)424.2Height (highest)424.2Depth184.9mm(21.2 × 16.7 × 7.3 in)2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Published in inches: height with stand 16.7, width with stand 21.21, depth with stand 7.28. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal. Amazon style listings show a depth of 4.53 inch, which Acer does not state. Acer wins.
Width611.5Height (lowest)467.6Height (highest)467.6Depth210mm(24.1 × 18.4 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published in inches as 24.07 W x 18.4 H x 8.27 D. This agrees with the UK page in mm, which is the value stored. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: with stand 611.5 x 467.6 x 210 mm. The US store inch figures give the same size. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.
Dimensions without stand
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Width611.5Height361.3Depth45.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.8 in)3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: without stand 611.5 x 361.3 x 45.2 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
2.6kg(5.7 lb)2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Published as Weight with Stand (Approximate) 5.73 lbs, which is 2.6 kg. Cables are not stated. Amazon style listings show 7.72 lbs, which Acer does not state. Acer wins.
3.4kg(7.5 lb)2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as Weight with Stand (Approximate) 7.5 lbs, which is 3.4 kg. The UK page lists about 3.40 kg. Cables are not stated.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: about 3.40 kg with stand. The page gives the weight without stand as about 3 kg.
Weight without stand
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3kg(6.6 lb)3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Weight (Approximate) 3 kg, next to Weight with Stand (Approximate) 3.40 kg. The figure is rounded to the whole kilogram. Cables are not stated.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Power

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Power supply
External adapter4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Power supply type External. Adapter model 1-CHEUB202-158, input 230 V, output 12.0 V. The adapter wattage is not stated.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review: relies on an external power brick.
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Adapter rating
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Input voltage
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100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Input Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
30W3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Maximum Power Consumption (Energy Star) 30 W. The 27 inch KB272 G0 page lists the same 30 W. The figure is above the 18 W EPREL SDR on-mode power. Whether USB or other load is included is not stated.
30W2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as Operating Power Consumption < 30 W. Stored as an upper bound. No typical figure is published.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: maximum consumption 30 W, which matches the US less-than-30 W figure.
Power use SDR (EU label)
18W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 18.0 W.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.5 W. Networked standby not applicable. The Acer UK page lists standby 300 mW, which matches the EPREL off mode figure. EPREL is stored.
0.3W3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: standby 300 mW.
Off-mode power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.
1W2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Published as Off Mode Power Consumption < 1 W. Stored as the upper bound.
EU energy class SDR
E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Energy class E for SDR. HDR not implemented.
E3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: energy efficiency class (SDR) E. The page also names EPREL number 2047000, but the EPREL API returned not found for that number on 2026-10-21, so it is not stored.
EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
18kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2063658.svgRead 20 October 2026EU label SDR value 18 kWh per 1000 h.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
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Software5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: there is a low blue light filter. The Amazon US listing title also names a Bluelight Filter. It is a selectable picture setting, so it is stored as software.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D9MK23S7Read 21 October 2026Amazon US listing title: Acer 27in FHD 1920x1080 IPS 120Hz Gaming Monitor, KB272 G0bi, 1ms, AdaptiveSync, sRGB 99%, HDMI, VGA, VESA Mountable, Bluelight Filter. Read in Arni's Chrome.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
1 x KB242Y G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Package Contents: 1 x KB242Y G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable. The EPREL sheet says the external power supply is included in the box, but the Acer list does not name it.
1 x KB272 G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026Package Contents: 1 x KB272 G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable.
Cables included
AAcer KB242Y G0bi
TypeCount
AC power cord1
HDMI1
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026US power cord and one HDMI cable from the package contents. No VGA or DisplayPort cable.
BAcer KB272 G0bi
TypeCount
AC power cord1
HDMI1
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026US power cord and one HDMI cable from the package contents. No VGA or DisplayPort cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 2 years. This is the EU term. Acer US lists a three-year limited warranty for monitors, so the term differs by market. See the Acer US Limited Warranty page.
3years7Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/support/warranty/limited-warrantyRead 21 October 2026Acer United States Limited Warranty page, row Monitors, Consumer & Commercial: Three-year limited warranty. This is the US term and fits the US part UM.HK2AA.005. The UK and EU terms for this model were not found.
Dead pixel policy
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