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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good monitor is the best in my rating

Bought this monitor to help with my photo editing, no regrets, good color representation. During setup, note the two power buttons that need to be pressed to turn on the monitor, the main power button, and one of the four function buttons.

What positive qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Multiple ports make it easy to connect to different devices
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • periodicity

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good graphics monitor

I do a lot of graphics work and this monitor helps with that. It's crisp and clean and was easy to calibrate with the Spyder X. The only minor issue is the anemic speaker set, but that wasn't even considered when purchasing it. The controls are relatively easy to use and the VESA mount works well. Good value for money for video and graphics work.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • height adjustment
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Mostly ok but...

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for business use

I really like the resolution and size of this business monitor. I use virtual monitor software that makes it easy to split this monitor into multiple virtual monitors (free Microsoft PowerToys, FancyZones utility. There are other commercially available virtual monitor software packages, but this free package from Microsoft works great for me ). I use this 28" 4K monitor as two monitors with a hole in the middle, so two 1920 x 2160. I use my laptop keyboard and monitor and this 28" 4K monitor…

What are the upsides of using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Everything is easy to set up, but be sure to check the manual for where the power button is
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Ghosting: This is when traces of motion or images remain on the display after an object has been moved or removed.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing display: my review

I switched to this from a high definition monitor and I can tell you the quality is superb. I work in Excel and the numbers are much easier to read.

What positive qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • 90% DCI-P3 wide color space | Brightness: 300 nits
What are the problems of using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Bad ergonomics

Revainrating 1 out of 5

good monitor However, he had a deformation on the front panel!

Revised Review: December 7, 2021 This monitor has only been used a few months and the top bezel/bezel has started to warp. (See attached image.) I don't know why he did this, but I am very upset that a monitor of such high cost has started to warp the bezel/bezel. The Acer CB282K has an excellent picture, good brightness and very good build quality. .I have two of these on my desk. Using a VisionTek Radeon 7750 2GB GDDR5 SFF graphics card with 4k 2 DisplayPort 1.2, PCIe and integrated 7.1…

What are the key selling points of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 60 Hertz
What negative features does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution have?
  • some difficulties

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great monitor, misleading description/details

good monitor Looks great. I would give it 5 stars but it loses a star because it does NOT include a display port cable as stated in the description, it does include an HDMI cable. It loses another star because the top of the stand extends OVER the top of the monitor when set at its lowest point. This means that the minimum height is set at around 19 inches from the top of the stand, not from the top of the monitor, which is just over 17 inches in its lowest position. the moment I expected.

What are the upsides of using 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 cons of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • outlet required

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great picture but takes time to fix the signal

Image quality is pretty good, so no complaints given the fairly good price. The problem is how long it takes the monitor to fix the signal. My setup is to connect the monitors (I bought two) to my work computer via DisplayPort 1.2 and to my PC via HDMI 2.1. Both computers are new PCs (ie there are no settings to indicate the problem is user specific) that have arisen over the past few months. Monitors usually get a signal from the DP connector without any problems, but they can never connect to

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • height adjustment
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Low maintainability

EDIT: The USB-C to HDMI method was stronger on the new monitor, but still not great. I ended up keeping the old monitor (because it's cheaper and has great resolution). Solution: Use USB-C for Displayport (DP). This monitor works well with DP. I haven't found out if the HDMI cable or HDMI port is defective, but other than that issue, I really like this monitor. So I've raised my rating from 2 to 4 stars. Original: Image quality is good, but there are serious connection issues. USB-C to HDMI…

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • I work on this monitor 8 hours a day. So far, so good.
What are the shortcomings associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • It's hard to remember, but it was

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Avoid this monitor when using Apple Silicon/M1 Mac.

This monitor takes too long to boot up when connected to an M1 MacBook Pro. This causes the MacBook to not properly recognize the display when waking from sleep, and it takes 10-30 seconds to see the output. This slow wake up also interferes with unlocking with Apple. clock function. At first I thought it was an MBP issue and spent half a day at the Apple Store to diagnose it. Tried to change the following settings: Input, AutoSource, and QuickStart. Did not help! Disabling all game-related…

What are the upsides of using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • The adjustable stand gives you the perfect viewing angle
What are the negative aspects of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • There are downsides

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great, but HDR is terrible

Great monitor. The 28-inch 4k display has an extremely high DPI resolution that looks incredibly sharp in games, great picture quality, and you can rotate it vertically if you want! But I deducted a star because no matter how hard I try, HDR looks awful. Everything is gray and faded. outside.

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • The monitor looks great and the price was way better than others compared to others.
What are the trade-offs of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Limited response time

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 positive qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • To Acers credit, it survived the shipping, dented packaging, holes and all...
What are the shortcomings associated with Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Overheating: If the monitor is not properly ventilated, it can overheat and cause performance issues.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Almost professional level

I'm a media engineer. I wanted a professional monitor for home use, but it's very expensive. This monitor has 90% of what I would expect from a professional monitor for less than half the price.

What are the positive aspects of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Very sharp picture, as to be expected with 4K. Added value through adjustable stand!
What are the disadvantages of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • All is well

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 advantages of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • computers and accessories
What are the downsides to using Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Some mistakes

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. Too bad, because it's a good-looking monitor, even if the on-screen controls are annoying. What a problem.

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 28" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Zero Frame widescreen display with AMD Radeon FreeSync technology
What are the disadvantages of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • The monitor has a very low resolution.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good value for money but don't count on the included HDMI cable.

The picture is good, so far I'm satisfied. The only downside is that the included HDMI cable doesn't support 4k resolution at 60Hz, it only works at 30Hz. I switched to Displayport and it worked fine.

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

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The monitor was good for the first two weeks.

I bought this as a second monitor for my home office as I work remotely. The monitor delivers an excellent refresh rate, brightness and is a good monitor in all respects. 2 weeks after the purchase the display port failed and is not working. However, the two HDMI ports still work. Contacted Revain support to discuss a replacement monitor as it broke within a month of purchase. I expected Revain to exchange the item and fix the error on their end. Instead, they simply threw me at Acer for…

What are the pros of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 25.08x10.59x20 inches
What negative features does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution have?
  • Bad speakers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing display: my review

I switched to this from a high definition monitor and I can tell you the quality is superb. I work in Excel and the numbers are much easier to read.

What are the favorable features of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • 60 Hertz
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Low refresh rate

I've seen them range from $249 to $349 depending on global availability, but the consistent quality and functionality makes me want to buy them at all costs. I use them to set up jobs in the finance and construction offices and every user loves them to death. This is one of the most affordable 4K displays available with every tilt/pan/tilt function imaginable. We have a mixed Win/Mac environment and these displays work great on both systems. They come with HDMI cable and power cord ONLY. ** For

What benefits does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution offer?
  • A great picture. Good with value for everyday use.
What negative qualities does Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution possess?
  • Never

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful screen, clear as a nail!

I had to replace a much older 27" 4K monitor that was having intermittent issues. The first 4k 28" monitor I ordered from another manufacturer was very unsatisfactory and I sent it back almost immediately. But this Acer is beautiful, with crisp text and bright and colorful images. The added feature of an adjustable stand made it excellent value for money for me.

What are the pros of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • build quality
What are the trade-offs of Acer CB282K Smiiprx FreeSync Adjustable 4K Monitor with Height Adjustment and 3840X2160 Resolution?
  • Limited build quality

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 favorable features of 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?
  • Poor color accuracy and brightness compared to other monitors.