Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" Black 2020
The VA panel provides a high 100 million:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks in document work, while the 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time offer smoother scrolling than standard 60Hz office displays. Its zero-frame design maximizes screen space in multi-monitor setups, and the inclusion of both HDMI and legacy VGA ports ensures broad compatibility with older and newer business systems. This monitor is best for office workers and data-entry professionals who need a large, flicker-free 27-inch canvas with basic AMD FreeSync support for occasional casual use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong performance (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 5.4 kg / 11.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Zero-Frame KB272HL Hbi 27" | 20.1 | 15 | 47.8 | 24.5 | 57.8 | 55 | 70.5 | 36.2 | 95.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.6 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 99 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.1 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 92.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $249
Price History
Usage Scores
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