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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very sharp picture. Stunning 157 ppi

4K is great for this 28 inch monitor. 157 pixels per inch is cool, almost like my 15-inch MacBook Pro but with a much bigger screen.

What are the pros of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • ‎CB282K smiiprx
What negative features does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution have?
  • negative is present

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The menu is so finicky that I want to return this monitor

When your menu appears. There are four buttons and a four-position (press) joystick. Only one button is labeled, the power button. When the monitor is turned on, it goes through a long testing process of all inputs. The menu doesn't match the cryptic buttons (at all). And when you manually select an input, the menu disappears and it detects which input is being used. I'm stuck with a constantly blank screen trying to figure out which input is being used. After a minute. I can bring the menu…

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Pretty sweet
What are the disadvantages of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Short lifespan

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Unstable picture with flickering

Either I have a bad block or the monitor is not compatible with a 2015 Macbook Pro. Worst of all, when I tried to get support, they tried to blame the Mac. The previous big monitors I've used are Macs (some Acers too), everything worked fine. I've already tried 3 cables on 2 different ports (Displayport and HDMI) so I have to return it. It's a real shame because it's a nice looking monitor, even if managing the screen is a pain in the ass. What a problem.

What are the advantages of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • ‎China
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • There are new competitors

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor. good for me

It is wonderful. The size is just right for my setup. The brightness is excellent. The resolution is good for HDMI but fantastic for DisplayPort! I strongly recommend using the Displayport option. Colors are great, no flickering. The height adjustment is also a very nice feature. It's also good for leaning.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Good build
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Bad viewing angles

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It's still worth it, a year later.

I've bought several of these. they hold up well. 4K quality is good. I love the pan and tilt function on the stands. This gives the device a lot of flexibility.

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • How to adjust height and lowering? Tried pressing the button above. Nothing
What negative features does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution have?
  • Poor Response Time: If the monitor's response time is too slow, movements may appear blurry or slow.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality monitor is the best in my rating

I love this monitor. I wanted a bigger monitor but there wasn't much space so I went with this one. I am happy with my purchase. I would take another one in the future and recommend it.

What are the positive aspects of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Multiple inputs make it easy to connect multiple devices at the same time.
What are the trade-offs of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Suitable

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It's still worth it, a year later.

I've bought several of these. they hold up well. 4K quality is good. I love the pan and tilt function on the stands. This gives the device a lot of flexibility.

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • How to adjust height and lowering? Tried pressing the button above. Nothing
What are the cons of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • repair

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Do not use High Dynamic Range on Mac

When I first connected this monitor to my Macbook Pro, the display looked very washed out. Everything was much whiter than it should be. No matter what monitor settings I adjusted, I just couldn't manage to look good. Just before I was about to give up, I noticed a setting in Mac System Preferences -> Display. There is an Enhanced Dynamic Range checkbox that has been checked. I unchecked the box and everything looks fine.

What are the favorable features of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • ‎3840x2160
What negative features does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution have?
  • Definitely a bad product

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very good picture quality. Bad speakers.

The name speaks for itself. They are beautiful to look at and the thin bezels are just beautiful. Loudspeakers should never be used, they should not be deployed. I have a Windows 10 2 monitor setup with 1 HDMI and 1 DP. When they go into screensaver/sleep mode, they "disappear" and are detected again upon waking, causing all my icons and other desktop elements to be rearranged. Windows doesn't seem to handle 4K very well either, as the 150% scaling gets messed up after this kind of fade/wake…

What positive qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • There are downsides

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The position of the ON button is confusing

monitor is nice. But... and a big BUT... the instructions are seriously lacking. I thought the "on" button was a round button at the bottom of the monitor. Incorrect. It's the top button above it. Because there are other buttons in the form of an "on" button and none of the buttons are labeled. I thought my monitor wasn't working. I was only able to figure out how to turn it on by looking at people's comments online. I can't believe Acer is stupid enough not to label the power button and…

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Multiple ports make it easy to connect to different devices
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • compatibility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very sharp picture. Stunning 157 ppi

4K is great for this 28 inch monitor. 157 pixels per inch is cool, almost like my 15-inch MacBook Pro but with a much bigger screen.

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Connections: 1 Displayport, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports (HDMI cable included)
What are the shortcomings associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • The monitor is noisy when it is on.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

1st block - DOA, replacement - DOA.

The first unit was DOA, nothing will work on a computer. The screen is blank, the LED is nothing. Replacement - DOA - A message appears on the computer saying the monitor is connected but the same screen is dead. I AM DONE - very bad because I love my Acer CB241HYK. So I wanted these two monitors to work. It's time to switch to DELL.

What are the favorable features of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • acer
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Limited color options

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great 4k UHD monitor for work and console gaming

A good monitor with excellent picture quality, built-in speakers suitable for casual gaming. HDR works as expected. The text also looks crisp. on it, so you have to clean it all the time

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • To Acers credit, it survived the shipping, dented packaging, holes and all...
What are the cons of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Low refresh rate

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for gaming, bad for MacBook Pro

edit: The halo effect I had was actually because I set the overdrive setting to "extreme" when testing, after switching back to normal it no longer occurs. So overall it's pretty good for gaming and as an external monitor for MacBook Pro. Pretty good for gaming with Xbox One s, but very bad ghosting when used as an external monitor for Macbook Pro. I will return it for this reason.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 28 inches
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Low refresh rate: When the monitor refresh rate is too low, motion may appear blurry or slow.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

happy with this monitor

I paid $300 for this item in February and I have no regrets. An even more impressive $250 monitor. I'm not a gamer, I don't take critical pictures etc., just a normal user. But I'm happy - the thing is wide, sharp as a nail, and still works fine on my Mac mini.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Ergonomic tilt: -5° to 35° | Height adjustment range: 7 inches | Rotation: 360° | Pan: Yes
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Limited motion processing

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good choice for home monitor

I got this working from home. Image quality is good. The stand is really solid and I like the ability to adjust the height and swivel (between landscape and portrait).

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 25.08 x 10.59 x 20 inches
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Motion Blur: If the resolution is set too low, the display may appear blurry or pixelated.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

not very good quality

I bought two as a set, fresh out of the box, one was missing part of the screen, one wouldn't even turn on. However, I liked the mechanical properties and overall design, wish they were of better quality. both went back.

What are the upsides of using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 20.7 pounds
What are the downsides to using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Limited response time

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Can't find anything to complain about

I have trouble thinking of any downsides. The main reason I bought this is for the bezel and stand. I wanted something silver instead of black to match my MacBook on my desk. I also wanted something big so I wouldn't have to crane my neck and look down all day. I was happy to see how high it is; I now go about my workday with a healthy posture instead of looking down. Pros: - Overall image quality - Simple menu system Cons: None?

What benefits does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution offer?
  • Perfect for me
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Packaging is not nice

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The stand itself is worth the money.

Great big 28 inch monitor, muffled audio (my laptop speakers sound much better) and the stand are the best things about this monitor. button in addition to the power button to turn it on), but the stand raises, lowers, tilts, and even rotates. Nice upgrade for my 22 inch Samsung used for business and graphics. I haven't tried 4k yet.

What positive qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • 28" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Zero Frame widescreen display with AMD Radeon FreeSync technology
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • noisy work

Revainrating 1 out of 5

didn't work at all

Connected as additional monitors for imc. This monitor did not work at all. Poor quality all round and the on/off switch position and OSD access was from the back and very small. Not many adjustments could be made. Surprise for Acer, but it's been a story with their monitors lately.

What are the perks associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Ergonomic tilt: -5° to 35° | Height adjustment range: 7 inches | Rotation: 360° | Pan: Yes
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Limited contrast ratio