Acer EK321QK 22" Black
The 31.5-inch VA panel delivers native 10-bit color and 1.07 billion colors for smooth gradients in static work, though its 250-nit brightness limits HDR impact. The ZeroFrame design and included height-adjustable stand add a level of ergonomic flexibility often missing at this price point. This monitor is best for budget-conscious office users and programmers who prioritize 4K screen real estate and text clarity over gaming speed or color-critical accuracy.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong feature (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong ergonomic (66th percentile) 66th
- Strong color (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average compact (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 48 |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer EK321QK 22" | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 32 | 26.5 | 32 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840x2160 | 3440x1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer EK321QK 22" | 65.1 | 4.6 | 83.6 | 72 | 65.6 | 43.8 | 57.8 | 7.2 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.5 | 55 | 98.8 | 86 | 90.3 | 96.1 | 98 | 99.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 74 | 75.6 | 72 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 86 |
| MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 99 | 55 | 98.8 | 91.6 | 90.3 | 96.1 | 81.9 | 86 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.3 | 91.6 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.7 | 44.4 | 76.4 | 72 | 90.3 | 99.5 | 87.6 | 95.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offers From $245
Best Buy 1 offers From $249
B&H Photo 1 offers From $300
Price History
Usage Scores
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