Acer EK220Q E3bi 21.5" Black
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time with AMD FreeSync deliver smooth, tear-free motion that stands out in this budget segment. Its near-bezel-less ZeroFrame design and VESA mountability offer clean, space-efficient multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for home office users and casual gamers who want fluid visuals and eye-care features without a premium price.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
39 Overall Score
Price $70
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong portability (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99 percent |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer EK220Q E3bi 21.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | SANSUI 27 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 200 | 180 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer EK220Q E3bi 21.5" | 20.1 | 71.9 | 21.7 | 24.5 | 55 | 72.4 | 36.2 | 98.2 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 74.9 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO Compare | 86.4 | 46.5 | 55.6 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 89.4 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 73.4 | 55.9 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 87.1 | 89.9 | 85.3 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 85.7 | 67.6 | 68.4 | 92.2 | 91.9 | 93.3 | 92.9 | 64.3 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 94.1 | 15 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 87.1 | 80.1 | 90.6 |
Price
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