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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.

Essential Monitor S33Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet title S30GD Business Essential Monitor. Samsung Canada calls the line Essential Monitor S3 S30GD.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

LS27D304GANXZA, LS27D300GANXZA, LS27D304GAUXEN2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/smart/27-s3-s30gd-fhd-ips-100hz-monitor-sku-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA (S27D300GAN), titled 27 inch S3 (S30GD) FHD IPS 100Hz Monitor, with an Add to cart button.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet (27 March 2025) for article LS27D304GAUXEN, model name S27D304GAU. It has the same display values, dimensions, weights and tilt as the US datasheet.

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.

887276903231, 88060958030437Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EAN 8806095803043 is the EU model LS27D304GAUXEN. UPC 887276903231 is S27D304GAN (LS27D304GANXZA) from the Samsung MSRP price list below. The UPC passes its check digit. A UPC for LS27D300GANXZA was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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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 pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The page lists the 27 inch at $149.99 beside the 22 inch at $109.99 and the 24 inch at $129.99. The Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA has an Add to cart button at $149.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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, CA, EU3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet for the US model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA lists the same specification table as the US datasheet for 27 inch. The page title says 2025.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for the EU model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour are all Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

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 pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Sold as a Business Essential Monitor and filed under Samsung business flat monitors, not under Odyssey gaming. The monitor has 100 Hz and a Game Mode but is sold for office and everyday use.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

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)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Screen Size (Class) 27 inch.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class 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.

27in(68.6 cm)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (27 Inches / 68.6 cm). The visible diagonal equals the advertised size.

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 × 1080px3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Resolution FHD (1,920 x 1,080).

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.

16:93Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:09, which is 16:9.

Pixel density

92.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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.

0.3114mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) for the 27 inch models.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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.

Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Active Display Size 597.888 x 336.312 mm.

Curved

No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table lists the model as not curved.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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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.

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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.

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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).

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Panel Type IPS.

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised 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 2026Store headline names the panel IPS.

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Panel Type: IPS.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

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8bits5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Max 16.7M colours is 8 bits per channel. The sources do not say if the panel is native 8-bit or uses FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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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 million3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Support Max 16.7M.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Gamut (NTSC) 72% (CIE 1931). Coverage of the NTSC reference. An sRGB coverage figure is not published.

Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

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.

1,000:13Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Static) 1000:1 (Typical). The dynamic contrast row says Mega and is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

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.

250nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m2.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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200nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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None7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The datasheet lists no HDR or DisplayHDR. The EU product information sheet states HDR energy values as N/A.

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°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

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°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	120Hz	75Hz

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	100Hz	75Hz

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) and 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz (HDMI), vertical frequency 48 to 100 Hz. The HDMI version 1.4 is from the datasheet. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The D-SUB row has no input version.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The EU manual BN81-26708B-00 (241015.0) gives the same Standard Signal Mode Table: 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G. Its 100 Hz row names HDMI and DisplayPort, and DisplayPort belongs to the S40GD models only.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

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.

100Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Frame Rate Max 100Hz. No overclock mode is described.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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).

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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5ms3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Response Time 5 (GTG). The overdrive setting is not stated.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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.

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Overdrive settings

Not available

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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).

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

Not available

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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.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.

Black frame insertion

Not available

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Measured

None of 12 known

Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	1.4	1
VGA	Not available	1

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	1	1.4
VGA	Not available	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Interface: D-Sub 1 EA, HDMI 1 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version (HDMI) 1.4. Link bandwidth is not stated. USB ports: No.

HDMI ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

Not available

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HDMI features

Not available

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Not available

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB-C: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

Not available

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Thunderbolt

Not available

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

Not available

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

Not available

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KVM switch

Not available

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Daisy chain (MST)

Not available

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Ethernet

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Headphone out No. Acer lists only HDMI and VGA inputs.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Headphone: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows no headphone jack.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only. It has no audio jack.

Optical out

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

Picture in picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-in-picture function for S27D30*G.

Picture by picture

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-by-picture function for S27D30*G.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

Not available

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Wi-Fi

Not available

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Bluetooth

Not available

Not available

Remote control

Not available

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Audio and camera

0 of 5 differ

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker Output: No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

Not available

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Webcam

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Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

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.

0mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026The stand is a SIMPLE tilt-only stand. The model is sold as Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Hoehenverstellung: Nein.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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.

Forward2°Backward21°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 21 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends. Stand type SIMPLE.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The stand in the manual only tilts for the S27D30*G, and rotation is shown for other models. The German datasheet lists swivel as No.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Swivelfunktion: Nein.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

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.

Counterclockwise3°Clockwise3°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height: the monitor angle can be adjusted from -3 to +3 degrees to level the screen, S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G models only. Stored as 3 counterclockwise and 3 clockwise, as a small levelling slant. The German datasheet lists Pivot: Nein, which means no 90 degree rotation.

Removable stand

Not available

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The wall mount section covers S27D30*G.

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 1003Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100.

VESA adapter needed

Not available

Not available

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Anti-theft Lock chapter: a locking device goes into the slot at the back of the product.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Not available

Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Control Panel: a multi-directional button turns the power on and navigates the menu.

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.

Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Easy Setting Box chapter.

User firmware updates

Not available

Not available

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Not available

Not available

Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

Not available

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

Not available

Gaming menu features

Not available

Game Mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Menu entries Game Mode and Picture Mode with game presets for the S27D30*G models.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Not available

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

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.

Width612.7Height (lowest)470Height (highest)470Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 18.5 × 7.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm (W x H x D). The stand does not adjust in height, so the lowest and highest heights are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Not available

Width612.7Height360.9Depth36.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 612.7 x 360.9 x 36.2 mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

Not available

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

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.

2.9kg(6.4 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

Not available

2.4kg(5.3 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 2.4 kg. The datasheet prints 8.8 lbs next to it, which is a typo, since 2.4 kg is about 5.3 lbs. The Canada page and the German datasheet both say 2.4 kg.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss 2.4 kg.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Width710Height100Depth403mm(28 × 3.9 × 15.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Dimension 710.0 x 100.0 x 403.0 mm (W x H x D) in the maker's orientation. The German datasheet lists 710.0 x 403.0 x 100.0 mm.

Box weight

Not available

4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

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.

External adapter3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

Not available

Not available

Input voltage

Not available

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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.

25W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 25 W. The datasheet gives no typical value.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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.

16W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Ein-Zustand 16 W for the EU model. It matches the EU product information sheet and EPREL.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung product information sheet for S27D304GAU: on mode power demand SDR 16.0 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

Not available

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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.

0.5W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand 0.5 W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

0.3W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand 0.3 W.

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.

D7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieeffizienzklasse D.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class SDR: D. HDR class and power are N/A.

EU energy class HDR

Not available

Not available

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.

16kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 16 kWh for the EU model.

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

Not available

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Not available

Software4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The specification table lists Eye Saver Mode: Yes. The manual says it is a selectable mode, so this is a software filter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a picture mode that lowers blue light around 400 nm. It is a selectable mode, so it is stored as software.

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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CE, ISO 9241-307 Class 27Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307 and EMC CE.

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.

Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: power cable 1.5 m and HDMI cable. The datasheet does not list other items.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5m), HDMI-Kabel.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Type	Count
AC power cord	1
HDMI	1

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type
Power cable
HDMI cable

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: Power Cable Length 1.5 m and HDMI Cable: Yes. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

2years9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 2 years. This is the EU value. A Samsung US government price file lists a 3 year warranty for the US part S27D304GAN.

Dead pixel policy

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Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels): approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.

Links

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Product page

www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.0031Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Acer US product page. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the text was read from the Internet Archive copy of 2025-10-05.

www.samsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US business page for LS27D304GANXZA (S27D304GAN), titled 27 inch S30GD Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt-Only Stand, 100Hz. The page script loads its specification table, so values come from the datasheet.

Spec sheet

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image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet B2B-S30GD DATASHEET-NOV24. It covers LS22D304GANXZA, LS24D304GANXZA and LS27D304GANXZA. Only the 27 inch column is used.

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-27230B-00 for the S30GD, S40GD and S32GF families, English North America and Latin America version of 2025-02-27, from the Samsung Canada support site. Only the S27D30*G columns are used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

20636584EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026EPREL registration number 2063658, model identifier KB242Y G0. The Acer UK page lists EPREL No. 2063660, which the EPREL API does not know (not found on 2026-10-21), so the number from the EPREL sheet is stored.

21094529EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration 2109452 for model identifier S27D304GAU.

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