Acer XV272K LV 4K UHD IPS with HDMI 2.1
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Note: Images in this article show a different model with very similar design as appropriate images aren’t currently available for this one.
A 27″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) IPS-type panel is used, with support for a 160Hz refresh rate. Adaptive-Sync also features, including AMD FreeSync with a 48 – 160Hz VRR range plus LFC assumed. The monitor adopts a (likely light to very light) matte anti-glare screen surface and has a specified 1000:1 static contrast alongside 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 600 cd/m² HDR peak luminance and 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The monitor includes a factory-calibrated sRGB setting with specified DeltaE <1. This model is also 'Eyesafe' certified by TÜV Rheinland, with its peak of blue light shifted to less energetic wavelengths and the amplitude of the peak reduced to potentially improve viewing comfort. Traditional Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are also included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience. The monitor responds to HDR10 content in a fairly dynamic way with VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification. This allows reasonably high luminance levels, requires some degree of local dimming for a situational boost in contrast and lets the monitor put its fairly generous colour gamut and 10-bit colour support to good use.
A 1ms or ‘up to 0.5ms’ grey to grey response time is specified, which as usual you shouldn’t put much weight on. The included stand is fully adjustable, including height adjustment (120mm or 4.72 inches) and pivot into portrait. A quick-release mechanism allows easy detachment of the included stand to reveal 100 x 100mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The ports are mainly located centrally, facing downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 (with DSC), USB-C (65W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 2 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream) and a 3.5mm audio output. Two further 3.0 ports are located at the left side of the screen (viewed from the front), whilst 2 x 2W integrated speakers are included. The monitor supports KVM for easy peripheral sharing and input switching between 2 systems.
Further details can be found on Chinese retailer JD (requires translation into English). It’s listed there for the equivalent of ~$730 USD and is listed elsewhere for ~€700.
