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Acer KG271 vs Asus VG278Q

Acer KG271 Monitor
Acer KG271
Asus VG278Q Monitor
Asus VG278Q
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3 user ratings
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33 %
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4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
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4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²400.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Black
Panel designFlatFlat
Built-in USB hubnono
Built-in cameranono
Built-in speakersyesyes

Dimensions

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Height (without stand)18.31 in14.29 in
Height with stand18.3 in19.92 in
Depth (with stand)9.1 in8.31 in
Depth (without stand)9.09 in1.97 in
Width (with stand)24.21 in24.37 in
Weight0.19 oz197.53 oz

Connectivity

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
DVI Portnoyes
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity21
Headphone outputnoyes

Image properties

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Supported graphics resolutions
1920 x 1080
1920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLED backlightLED
Panel typeTN+FilmTN
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °160.0 °

Features

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Tiltableyesyes
Cable lock slotnoyes

Compatibility

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm100x100mm

Eco-labelling

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
EnergyStaryesno

Power

Acer KG271Acer KG271
Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
Energy efficiency classEF
Power consumption (standby)0.23 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)21.0 W40.0 W

Pros & Cons

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