The Acer Vero BR277 is the ideal pick if you need a monitor for your work-from-home setup in an instant. It’s a basic monitor, but Acer is proud to say that it is environmentally friendly since it uses post-consumer recycled materials. Let’s see if the Acer Vero BR277 performs just as well as the brand’s intention of producing an eco-friendly computer monitor.
Acer Vero BR277 Specifications
- Screen Size: 27 Inches
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 75Hz
- Response Time: 4ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 250 cd/m²
- Built-inSpeakers: Yes (2 x 2 Watts)
- Stand: Height -Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot– Yes
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI 1.4 x 1, D-Sub x 1, 3.5mm Audio Jack (In/Out) x 2
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 24.11” x 15.79” x 10.23”
- Weight: 10.8 lbs
Design and Features
The Acer Vero BR277 is a basic monitor and designed to be eco-friendly, so its aesthetics is also quite plain. The monitor has a matte black finish so it won’t stick out of your setup or give you a hard time in cleaning and maintaining its brand-new look. The display is bezel-free on three sides, but you will still see inner borders when it’s in use.
Its not oversized by today’s standards, but you should check out your desk space first if you are upgraded from a smaller display. It needs two feet of width and a little over 10 inches of depth so it can still displace some peripherals if your table is quite small. The monitor only weighs 10.8 pounds, so it should be a hassle to move it around in case you want to rearrange your station.
Its build quality didn’t suffer even when Acer used PCR materials so you’ll still get a good monitor that will last a while. The plastic panels are thick and sturdy, so they won’t flex or crack even if moderate force is applied. The stand is firm and stable so the large screen won’t sag or shake while you’re busy with your tasks.
The Acer Vero BR277 has a joystick and hotkey layout at the back for easy access to its settings and features. It is accessible from the right-hand side so you don’t have to reach in too much even if you can’t see it. Some models even have special software or remotes, but they are unnecessary in most cases.
The stand included in the package offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments for your convenience. It’s easy to get a comfortable viewing angle using it, so you don’t have to buy a VESA mount which is compatible by the way. The extra purchase only becomes necessary if you are building a multi-monitor setup or when desk space is very limited.
The Acer Vero BR277 has the connectivity layout of a budget monitor since it only includes the essentials. You get a slot each for DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, and D-Sub or VGA, along with input and output audio jacks. We think that it should at least have USB ports or even a type-C slot at this price range.
It also has speakers, but they are limited to 2 watts of power each so they sound tinny and incapable of bass response. Most users probably won’t like using them for games and movies, but it is always nice to have backups. Its always nice to have extra features, but we think manufacturers should upgrade this aspect as well.
Display and Performance
The Acer Vero BR277 sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 75Hz refresh rate, and a 4ms response time. The backlight has a 250 cd/m2 backlight and a 1000:1 contrast ratio just like most IPS business monitors. This model doesn’t advertise special features like HDR, but that’s understandable since this is more of an office monitor rather than a variant for entertainment.
The first and most common complaint regarding 27-inch 1080p monitors is their low pixel density. It can sometimes look pixelated or fuzzy if you are close enough, but that doesn’t mean that they are entirely bad for any type of use. Legibility and visibility are better so they are ideal for office work or browsing and reading.
The Acer Vero BR277 covers 97% sRGB and 77% DCI-P3 so its not the most vibrant IPS monitor out there. However, its default accuracy has a deltaE average of only 1.51, so most users won’t need to calibrate it. It falls short by today’s standards when it comes to saturation, but that’s fine for most daily uses.
Calibrating it with a colorimeter improved that dE average to 0.97 which is comparable to what you can get with a prosumer monitor. However, you will need a colorimeter to achieve this and those do not come cheap. We recommend using the default settings and the monitor presets instead since it is not practical to get a device that’s almost the same price as the monitor itself.
The Acer Vero BR277’s backlight reached 295 cd/m2 at 100% so it’s bright enough for daytime use. The screen’s contrast ratio is better than most IPS panels at 1151:1 at 70% brightness. However, it still cannot produce deep blacks like most IPS panels, and even it if has a lower black luminance score.
Panel uniformity from the sample had some light leaks at the top edge of the screen. They became noticeable in dark scenes since there were some clouding issues. Note that this can change between every BR277 out there due to tolerances, so it is possible to get a better unit.
Its pixel response time is decent for a non-gaming variant so it is not prone to a lot of blurring and smudges. The monitor’s overdrive isn’t helpful at all since turning it on will instantly add overshoot, so we recommend leaving it deactivated. We still think that you could get away with gaming on this monitor, but competitive titles like CSGO will be a no-go.
The Acer Vero BR277 is compatible with FreeSync and G-Sync if you force it via Nvidia Control Panel. It is not as necessary for a 1080p 75Hz screen, but it’s always nice to have it handy when something very demanding like Cyberpunk 2077 comes along. Input lag sits at 9ms at 75Hz, so it’s responsive enough not to make you see and feel delays or sluggishness.
Thoughts on the Acer Vero BR277
The Acer Vero BR277 is a decent monitor if you want a conscious purchase for your work-from-home setup. Its IPS panel isn’t the most vibrant, but it provides great stock and calibrated color accuracy. It is built well and it includes a fully ergonomic stand, although its missing some features that you’d expect to see at this price on a 1080p variant.
However, we have mixed feelings about the Acer Vero BR277’s price which is supposed to be affordable. It’s a bit high considering that this model doesn’t specialize in anything, except that it is environmentally friendly. That and its great IPS panel make it a good buy, but we recommend catching it with a discount to make it a better deal.
Pros:
- Accurate Colors
- Ergonomic Stand
- Great Build Quality
- Conscious Choice
Cons:
- High Price for a 1080p 75Hz screen
- No USB Ports
- Overdrive Isn’t Beneficial
Paolo is a gaming veteran from the golden days of Doom and Warcraft. Since junior high, he has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He has also spent half a decade researching, reviewing, and writing about these products and now has over 1400 articles about the best gaming tech under his belt.
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