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Release date: 4 Mar 2019
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Acer KG1 KG281KA review

Acer KG1 KG281KAbmiipx - 28" monitor. Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. Built-in speaker(s). VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

The KG1 series of monitors from Acer are designed to help you reach your gaming potential, with brilliant visuals and smart design

Brilliant Visuals


Thanks to the 28” 4K Ultra HD display, everything will look stunning on the KG281KA. 4K Ultra HD displays have a resolution of 3840x2160, which is four times that of a Full HD display, allowing for far greater levels of detail on-screen which is perfect for any kind of precise work that needs completed.
The quick 60Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time of the KG281KA ensure that everything looks smooth and clear, even if you’re watching movies or playing games. Plus with the addition of AMD’s FreeSync technology, it’s even easier for your monitor to work in perfect harmony with compatible graphics cards.
The KG1 series also features Acer’s VisionCare technologies - BlueLightShield, Flickerless, Low Dimming and ComfyView. These technologies work to minimise blue light, flickering and screen glare, which can be not only distracting but can also cause eye strain and fatigue, especially when using the monitor for an extended period of time.

Smart Design


The KG1 series features a subtle 3-prong stand design that offers improved stability whilst also allowing for a wide range of movement to ensure that you can adjust the screen to the ideal position, to help further combat eye strain as well as minimising physical discomfort by allowing you to sit comfortably and maintain good posture.
You also get a wide range of connectivity as standard, with two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. This allows you to easily and conveniently connect your monitor to a wide range of sources and devices.

Acer KG1 KG281KA specs

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): B
Anti-Blue-Light technology: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 5.49 kg
Width (without stand): 65.9 cm
Height (with stand): 482 mm
Depth (with stand): 241 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 7.83 kg
Quick start guide: yes

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A+++ to D
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.37 W
Power consumption (typical): 40 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 15°
Tiltable: True
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

Audio input: yes
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 330 cd/m²
Panel type: TN
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28")