Acer H276HL Review

The Acer H276HL is an attractive 27-inch monitor that uses In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology to deliver accurate color and gray-scale performance. At just under $250 this is one of the best values around.

Acer H276HL : Front

The Acer H276HL is a 27-inch monitor based on In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology that provides solid all-around performance and stylish aesthetics for just under $250.

Acer H276HL : Back

On the back of the cabinet fare HDMI, DVI, and VGA video ports, an audio port, and a headphone jack.

Acer H276HL : Angle

The 11-pound cabinet is supported by a textured black base that provides tilt adjustability, but does not support height, swivel, or pivot adjustments. The screen has a glossy coating which helps give colors a bit of pop, but it's reflective.

Acer H276HL : Side

The 1,920-by-1,080 panel sits inside a bezel-free cabinet that is only 1.3 inches thick and has a matte-black textured finish with a thin band of glossy-black trim around the edge.

Acer H276HL : Chromaticity Chart

The H276HL's colors were surprisingly accurate for a low-cost monitor. The chromaticity chart shows red, green, and blue measurements (represented by the colored dots) in relation to their ideal CIE coordinates (represented by the boxes). As you can see, red and blue were inside their respective boxes, while green was just a little bit off, which is not uncommon in low-end and midrange monitors.