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The CIE diagram and whether it is coverage or volume are not stated.","vrr_technologies":"Review lists Adaptive-Sync support (FreeSync Compatible). 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The product image from Acer also says Flicker-free Monitor. Acer's own spec tables do not state it.","srgb_coverage_pct":"Listing title: sRGB 99%. No CIE diagram or method.","vrr_technologies":"Listing title: AdaptiveSync (FreeSync Compatible)."}},{"url":"https://www.upcitemdb.com/upc/195133259347","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["gtins"],"notes":{"gtins":"UPCitemdb 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."}}],"fields_filled":62,"updated":"2026-10-21"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}