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Acer KB272 G0bi vs Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40

Product A: Acer

KB272 G0bi

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Product B: Lenovo

ThinkVision P27Q-40

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81 of 164 fields differ

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  • 34 different values
  • 47 known for one only
  • 21 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 30WB: 75WAcer is 45 W lower.
  2. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WAcer is 0.2 W lower.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 350nitsLenovo is 100 nits higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 108.8ppiLenovo is 27.2 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B120Hz
1920 × 1080Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A3.4kg
B6.4kg
Weight without stand
A3kg
B4.3kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AAcer KB272 G0bi
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40

General

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Series
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.
ThinkVision P Series Gen 401Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
P27Q-40, 64A7GAR6UZ, 64A7, D25270QP02Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Actual dynamic exact PSREF identifies US/NA reference 64A7GAR6UZ and machine type 64A7. Matching actual guide/support overview names D25270QP0 and global platform 64A7GAR6WW. P27QD-40 is a separate docking model and is excluded.
GTIN / EAN
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.
01992715915982Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference publishes EAN 0199271591598 and corresponding UPC 199271591598.
Announced
Not available
7 January 20257Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-at-ces-2025-redefining-business-technology-with-bold-innovations-and-ai-powered-solutionsRead 8 October 2026Actual CES manufacturer announcement 7 January 2025 names P27Q-40 and the P Series Gen 40 lineup. Exact PSREF SKU record announce date 8 April 2025 is a later configuration-record date, not the first formal model announcement.
Status
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.
Available1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026Released exact US model with a current maker listing. Lifecycle status is separate from varying stock or delivery dates.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
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.
US1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026
Colours
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.
Eclipse Black2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Segment
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.
Office1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026Maker positions this model for professional office use and enterprise display-fleet management.

Display

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Screen size
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.
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
27in(68.6 cm)4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide publishes viewable diagonal 684.7 mm, also 27 in. Rounded 69 cm energy-label value is separate.
Native resolution
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.
2560 × 1440px2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF and actual guide repeatedly state 2560x1440. US maker marketing key-details bullet says 2560x1400, inconsistent with its QHD/16:9 identity and the exact technical documents. The technical native-resolution claim is retained without inventing a separate panel variant.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250711191731/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2AA.005Read 14 October 2026
16:92Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Pixel density
81.6ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
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.
0.2331mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Active display area
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.
Width596.7Height335.7mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected view area 596.7x335.7 mm. Actual guide names maximum image width 596.7 mm and height 335.7 mm. Housing and screen-glass sizes are separate.
Curved
Not available
No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF explicitly states Curvature None.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
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.
Matte2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF explicitly says Anti-glare surface treatment. This is the maker surface classification, not a measured haze or reflection percentage.
Anti-reflection 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
Anti-glare2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
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.
IPS2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026
In-Plane Switching2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
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.
10bits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit 10-bit support implemented as 8-bit plus FRC. Stored 10 is supported total depth per channel, not native 10-bit panel hardware.
Colour depth method
FRC5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026
FRC3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 8-bit+FRC implementation.
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026Panel supports 16.7 million colours.
1.07 billion2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
sRGB coverage
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.
99%2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 99% sRGB. Maker datasheet identifies coverage ratio CIE 1931, separate from colour-area volume and reviewer measurements.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
98%2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 98% DCI-P3. Maker datasheet identifies coverage ratio CIE 1976. No unreported measured gamut is substituted.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected special features explicitly say Factory Calibration for sRGB and DCI-P3.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
22Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Claimed average Delta E strictly less than 2 for sRGB and DCI-P3. Stored 2 is the claimed upper threshold, not an exact measured result or maximum-patch error. Formula is not published.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US box explicitly lists Factory Calibration Report. This is corroborated by the maker datasheet, separate from the claimed factory colour-error threshold.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
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.
1,500:12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected 1500:1 contrast, explicitly typical in the datasheet. Separate dynamic 3000000:1 claim is excluded.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
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.
350nits2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Maker standard white-brightness rating 350 cd/m² in exact selected PSREF and datasheet. This normal display claim has no published window, brightness control or test mode. It is not labelled as an HDR peak or a reviewer measurement.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR102Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026
178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026
178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAcer 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.
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
2560 × 1440Native120Hz
Source4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF and maker datasheet explicitly state HDMI 2.1 TMDS supports 2560x1440 at 120 Hz. Actual factory mode table corroborates. DP120 preset is listed, but a separately explicit per-DP maximum is not published, so it is not inferred solely from that table. Chroma, bit-depth and DSC requirements are not named.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
120Hz2Maker product pagestore.acer.com/en-us/27-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb272-g0biRead 14 October 2026No overclock mode is described.
120Hz4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Highest factory-optimized native-resolution mode is 2560x1440 at 120 Hz in Table 2-4. No OC activation is required in the published operating controls. Guide separately recommends QHD60 as preferred Native Resolution Display mode. Preferred/default timing is not the maximum standard rate.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
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).
HDMI VRR5Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkVision_P27Q-40_datasheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Datasheet footnote explicitly states VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 and DRR for Microsoft Windows. Exact guide VRR menu is Auto/Off only on HDMI 2.1 source. No AMD/NVIDIA or VESA named certification is inferred from generic PSREF Sync Technology None.
VRR range per port
AAcer 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.
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI24120
Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkVision_P27Q-40_datasheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicit 24-120 Hz HDMI 2.1 VRR claim, with Windows DRR power-saving behavior separately stated. Guide VRR Auto must be enabled on HDMI input. General vertical scan range alone is not the source. No DP Adaptive-Sync range or measured floor is inferred.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
4ms2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF explicitly states 4 ms GtG Extreme and 6 ms GtG Typical. Datasheet labels 4 Extreme/6 Normal. Stored 4 ms is the fastest maker claim, not measured average response time.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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.
Not available
Overdrive settings
Off, Normal, Extreme5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: three overdrive modes: Off, Normal and Extreme.
Off, Normal, Extreme4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide response table names Off 14 ms, Normal 6 ms and Extreme 4 ms. HDR mode can disable overdrive selection. These are claims, not measured response or input latency.
Motion blur reduction
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review describes VRB as backlight strobing.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Visual Response Boost (VRB)5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Visual Response Boost (VRB).
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
No5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: VRB cannot be active at the same time as VRR.
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
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.
Not available
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AAcer 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.
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
HDMI2.11Not available
DisplayPort1.4121.6
Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026One HDMI 2.1 TMDS input and one DP 1.4 HBR2 input. Published DP raw maximum 21.6Gbps is stored, not the nominal full HBR3 rate or usable image payload. Separate DP 1.4 output is excluded from input count. USB-C is data/peripheral charging only.
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
1.4
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
VRR5Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkVision_P27Q-40_datasheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact maker datasheet and guide explicitly support HDMI 2.1 VRR. Multi-sync is merely copy/mirroring of display settings between daisy-chained monitors, not an adaptive-sync certification.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact USB-C port is explicitly data transfer only and downstream. It does not accept DisplayPort Alt Mode video.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
15W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Maximum 15 W from the data-only USB-C peripheral port. This is not a laptop-facing docking/video port. Actual delivery may decrease with connected downstream devices or higher brightness. P27QD-40 140 W charging is not transferred.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AAcer KB272 G0bi
Not available
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-BUSB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 11
Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026One dedicated USB-B 5Gbps host link. No USB-C host-facing video or docking port is declared for this selected non-docking model.
USB downstream hub ports
AAcer KB272 G0bi
Not available
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-AUSB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 13
USB-CUSB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 11
Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Three USB-A 5Gbps downstream ports including one BC1.2, and one USB-C 5Gbps downstream port. No duplicate role-alternating counts.
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly describes DP output daisy chaining through a single host DisplayPort. It recommends QHD60 for two-monitor operation. Source GPU/HDR settings can affect the second screen. This is not an unconditional two-panel 120 Hz or macOS expanded-desktop guarantee.
Ethernet
Not available
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table Other Ports: Headphone Jack.
Not available
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
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Picture in picture
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: other useful features include PiP/PbP. Both are stored as supported.
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Picture by picture
Yes5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review, Features: other useful features include PiP/PbP. Both are stored as supported.
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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
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No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor/ThinkVision_P27Q_40_Monitor_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly states No speakers, with separately sold MS30 soundbar support. Modular speaker support does not establish integrated speakers.
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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No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Microphone None. Optional MC60 camera can have its own microphones but is not in this selected bundle.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand 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.
155mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Tilt
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).
Forward5°Backward23.5°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Swivel
Left0°Right0°5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no swivel.
Left45°Right45°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°5Reviewdisplayninja.com/acer-kb272-g0bi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Removable stand
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Yes4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual detaching instructions and stand-release button explicitly support removing the supplied stand.
VESA mount
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).
100 x 1004Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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No4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide directly attaches a compatible separately sold 100x100 mm VESA bracket to built-in holes after stand removal. No model-specific adapter is required. ThinkCentre Tiny mounting kit is a separate PC-attachment accessory.
Security lock slot
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.
Yes4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact PSREF names Kensington Nano slot 2.5x6 mm, and guide describes the security-cable slot. Cable lock itself is not in the bundle.
On-screen menu controls
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.
Buttons, Software4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_p27q_40_english_user_guide_20250214.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide names directional function controls and input-source button for OSD. Separate power button is excluded. Model-specific LDFM maker description explicitly supports centralized monitor settings control, distinct from desktop window tiling.
Desktop software
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.
Lenovo ThinkColour (Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager) and Lenovo Display Fleet Manager2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact reference identifies ThinkColour/LADM and LDFM. Host functions vary between Windows 10/11 and macOS. These are external host tools, not an embedded Windows smart-monitor OS.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026Model-specific US overview explicitly identifies Lenovo Display Fleet Manager for efficient firmware upgrades and centralized settings control. Compatible host/software and administration requirements apply. A displayed firmware version alone is not the evidence.
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
Not available
No6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Exact public registry explicitly declares presence sensor No. ABC No does not establish absence of an ambient sensor. Microphone None comes from exact US PSREF, not registry voice-sensor No.
RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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.
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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
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.
Width613.6Height (lowest)384.2Height (highest)539.2Depth195mm(24.2 × 15.1 to 21.2 × 7.7 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Current exact reference names WxDxH lowest 613.6x195x384.2 mm and highest 613.6x195x539.2 mm. Older general guide/support table gives 539.25 mm. Current exact claim is used. The small document difference is retained without a hardware-change explanation.
Dimensions without stand
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.
Width613.6Height357.1Depth46mm(24.2 × 14.1 × 1.8 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Current exact named Head Only WxDxH 613.6x46x357.1 mm. Stand-component geometry is separate.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
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.
6.4kg(14.1 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Current exact reference states approximate 6.4 kg Monitor With Stand. Older general guide/support states 6.46 kg unpacked. Current exact claim takes precedence. No cause or cable-weight assumption is added.
Weight without stand
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.
4.3kg(9.5 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Current exact reference names Monitor Head Only 4.3 kg, separate from total assembled monitor 6.4 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width693Height420Depth150mm(27.3 × 16.5 × 5.9 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Current exact named packed WxDxH 693x150x420 mm. Axes are preserved in the stored object.
Box weight
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9.2kg(20.3 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026

Power

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Power supply
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Internal2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
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.
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Power use (typical)
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15W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF explicitly states 15 W typical, corroborated by actual guide and datasheet. Manufacturer describes monitor and power supply combined. EU SDR demand is a separate declared test value even though also 15 W.
Power use (max)
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.
75W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF explicitly states 75 W maximum, corroborated by guide at maximum luminance. Manufacturer describes monitor and power supply combined. USB-load allocation is not separately published, so peripheral output is not added to invent another total.
Power use SDR (EU label)
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15W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Declared EU On-mode SDR 15 W at reference default 60 Hz. Exact maker typical power also 15 W uses its separate published definition. Not a measured 120 Hz result.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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19.2W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Declared EU On-mode HDR 19.2 W. Rounded label 19 kWh/1000h is separate.
Standby power
0.3W3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.HK2EE.009Read 21 October 2026UK page: standby 300 mW.
0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Exact EU declaration 0.5 W standby. Maker claims less than 0.5 W sleep/standby. The stored value is the registry declaration, not a measured probe result.
Off-mode power
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.
0.3W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Exact EU declaration 0.3 W off. Maker claims less than 0.3 W switch-off. The stored value is the registry declaration, not a measured result.
EU energy class SDR
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.
D6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Read actual publicly linked automatic EPREL label 2213054, showing class D. Site also offers a supplier-uploaded label whose download was inaccessible. That alternate label is not claimed as read. Maker exact PSREF corroborates SDR class D.
EU energy class HDR
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E6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Actual public automatic label shows class E for HDR. Supplier alternate upload was not accessible and is not claimed as read.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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15kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Actual public automatic label states 15 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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19kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2213054Read 8 October 2026Actual public automatic label states 19 kWh/1000h. No retailer 19.2 kWh figure or calculated rounding is substituted.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort, 5-star, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Low blue light
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.
Hardware2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
ENERGY STAR
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Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
TCO Certified
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TCO Certified 10 and TCO Certified Edge 2.12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
EPEAT
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Gold2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026
Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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Eyesafe Display 2.0, RoHS compliant, Volatile Organic Compound Certification2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box
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.
Monitor with stand, Power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI 2.0 cable, USB-A to USB-B cable, Factory Calibration Report, Quick setup guide2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact US maker box and selected PSREF confirm base monitor, four cables, quick guide, and maker box explicitly adds calibration report. MC60 external webcam is optional and absent from this selected base bundle. No P27QD docking cable or camera/soundbar is transferred.
Cables included
AAcer 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.
BLenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable1
HDMI 2.0 cable1
USB-A to USB-B cable1
Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026One 1.8 m power, DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and USB-A-to-B Gen 1 cable are published for this US reference. HDMI cable version is not the monitor input version. WL-region exclusion of power cable does not apply to selected US UZ reference.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
3years2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision_P27Q_40Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US reference publishes 3-year limited warranty. Optional paid Premier Support upgrade is separate.
Dead pixel policy
Not available
Pixel Perfect Guarantee: free panel replacement under the ThinkVision monitor warranty when one bright pixel is found, subject to applicable country terms.1Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/professional/64a7gar6uzRead 8 October 2026Exact US page Pixel Perfect Guarantee gives panel replacement for one bright pixel under the ThinkVision warranty. It identifies P/T Gen 40 and says service can vary by country. No dark-pixel threshold is invented.

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