
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 158 reviews
4.6- Picture Quality (37)
- Performance (19)
- Refresh Rate (14)
- Price (12)
- Graphics (9)
- Speakers (8)
- Color (3)
- Ghosting (3)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellent curved gaming monitor
Here’s my personal take on the Acer AOPEN 27" Curved FHD Gaming Monitor after spending time with it: Right away, the curve on this screen just pulls you in. I was honestly surprised by how immersive it feels—especially for gaming. The 180Hz refresh rate is super smooth; playing fast-paced shooters, I didn’t notice any tearing thanks to FreeSync Premium. Everything just flowed, and the 1ms response time really helps in competitive games where every split-second counts. Setup was simple—I just plugged in my HDMI and DisplayPort cables and was ready to go. The menu’s easy enough to navigate, and the stand holds steady (even when I accidentally bumped my desk). The monitor looks sharp, too, with those slim bezels and a solid build. When it comes to colors and brightness, they’re pretty good for a budget monitor. Blacks are deep and the contrast makes scenes pop, but it’s not quite as vibrant as some pricier panels. Still, for everyday games and streaming, I was happy with how things looked. The 27” screen gives plenty of real estate, and the 1080p resolution is fine unless you’re sitting really close and hunting for ultra-sharp text. As for negatives, there’s no built-in speakers, so you’ll need headphones or external speakers for sound. For some super fast games with lots of dark scenes, there can be a little ghosting, but unless you’re extremely picky you’ll barely notice. I didn’t have any issues with light bleed or dead pixels on mine, but I’ve seen some reviewers mention it, so it might depend on your luck. Pros: Really smooth 180Hz gameplay Immersive curved screen Easy setup and sturdy build Good value for the money Cons: No built-in speakers Occasional ghosting in dark, fast games 1080p resolution is fine, not super sharp for text up close Bottom line: If you want a big, curved monitor that’s awesome for gaming and don’t want to break the bank, this model nails it. I’d definitely recommend it to friends looking for smooth action and a more immersive experience.
Posted by MattB
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Monitor
I’m really happy with this monitor. The curved screen looks beautiful, the picture is sharp and clear, and everything feels very smooth while gaming. The 27-inch size is perfect for my setup without feeling too big. It was easy to get set up, and so far the performance and refresh rate have been great. Definitely recommend it!
Posted by Zeldabarbie
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good monitor
good quality a little bit annoying that it doesn’t have any speakers but overall good montitor
Posted by AdrianC
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Its LCD not LED
ive actually bought 2 of these monitors. they are good monitors for the price but ive just recently realized while setting up my triple monitor mount that monitors are actually LCDs not LEDs, like it says in the description. i was looking to get a 3rd Aopen..technically 4th bc i have one for my sons ps5 but now knowing this im not sure right now im running this as my main and the 27HC2R Pbmiiphx Aopen as a 2nd sceeen for my stream and just a small Arzopa as a 3rd screen for Chat. but now im not sure if i should
Posted by RichardW
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Goated monitor
Great monitor for well worth the money not really much to say 10/10
Posted by Sullivan