Going 4K is cheaper than ever with this $179 28-inch Acer monitor

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Although almost everything else in the computer component scene seems to have consistently risen in price with minimal discounts now and then, computer monitors have managed to buck the trend and become more accessible. With the constant leap forwards in technology and gimmicks for PC monitors, there's always a new model being pushed in that forces the price of the new standards to fall. This is great news for us tech consumers. 

Having a high-resolution 4K monitor on your desk is more of an option than ever these days as prices have gone from the extreme to the more standard. In this deal, Newegg is offering Acer's V287K bmiipx 28-inch 4K monitor for just $179, which is a superb price for a UHD IPS screen, and it's even got a 60Hz refresh rate and 4ms (Gray to Gray) response time, and support for HDR10.

One of the bonuses of having a high 3840 x 2160 pixel count on a smaller 28-inch screen is a tight pixel density, which will make the images on your computer screen exceptionally sharp. Also, don't be put off by the lower-sounding 60Hz refresh rate. Yes, there are higher ones out in the market, but 60Hz is perfectly fine and even OK for gaming in most cases, so if you're using this screen for gaming, work, or productivity tasks, there isn't a negative to this screen at this deal price. 

Acer V287K bmiipx 4K Monitor: now $179 at NeweggSize: 28 Inch
Panel Type: IPS
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixel
Refresh: 60 Hz
Flat/Curved: Flat

Acer V287K bmiipx 4K Monitor: now $179 at Newegg (was $299)

Size: 28 Inch
Panel Type: IPS
Resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixel
Refresh: 60 Hz
Flat/Curved: Flat


A flat panel IPS monitor that measures 28 inches and has a high pixel UHD resolution. Other specs for this monitor include a 60Hz refresh rate and a modest 4ms (Gray to Gray) response time. Connection options include 1 x DisplayPort1.2 and 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports. It even comes with 2 x 2-watt speakers should you need sound in an emergency. 

The Acer V287K bmiipx comes with 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 port and 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports, plus an audio-out port for connecting up a pair of headphones or speakers if it's more convenient than connecting to the PC. For color, the Acer V287K covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a 300-nit brightness for a vibrant viewing experience.

Stewart Bendle
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Stewart Bendle is a deals and coupon writer at Tom's Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices and coupon codes for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.

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  • Crazyy8
    60hz is pathetic for 2024, at LEAST 120hz is needed for modern games.
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  • JTWrenn
    Crazyy8 said:
    60hz is pathetic for 2024, at LEAST 120hz is needed for modern games.
    For gaming maybe, but 4k over 60fps is a rich mans game and that is not what this is for. Now for a desktop monitor with 4k UHD that is a pretty nice price point.
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  • Keepingitreal
    For a minute there, I was wondering if it was April Fools day.
    Then I had to check whether Avram had written the article.

    I have a 4k 60hz monitor on the shelf, gathering dust. It was a waste of money. If you can't afford a 120hz 4k monitor, go for a 120hz QHD monitor, you'll thank me later.
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  • salgado18
    Crazyy8 said:
    60hz is pathetic for 2024, at LEAST 120hz is needed for modern games.
    60 Hz / FPS is absolutely playable, especially for a 4k monitor. Modern games can't even reach 120 FPS at 4k on an RTX 4090. And it's a cheap monitor, you can always pay more for your hertz; I myself would love one of those because of the price/resolution.
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  • rluker5
    This monitor is too small, it has to be at least 43" or I have to squint.
    Everyone has an opinion, doesn't mean their opinion is shared by everyone else.
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  • Notton
    From personal experience, 60Hz is okay for top down and TPS games.
    Some regions have a premium disposal fee for monitors/TVs that are larger than 28".
    One nice thing about 28" 4K is that it has the same pixel pitch as a 14" 1080p. There are a lot of 14" laptops and portable monitors you can attach to the side of a 28" 4K and have everything lineup perfectly.

    IMO, this is mainly a work monitor that you can also sort of watch videos and play games on.
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  • kyzarvs
    I've had a 144hz g-sync monitor for about 7 years. I've never really noticed the difference between 60, 75 or 144hz. Being generous, maaaaaybe if you are a fps online gamer it's noticable sort of? /shrug. 30->60FPS, f'sure there's a huge difference, but hz snobs are just that as far as I'm concerned - I play lots of fast-paced stuff and I've never thought 60/75hz a drawback, even after a long time with 144hz.

    I moved from a 27" / 144hz 1440p main to a 32" 1440p 75 hz monitor about 3 years ago, I also now have two of them on my work machine. My laptop has a 120hz 17" 1080p screen. I love 32" @ 1440p and can't imagine putting up with the pita of powering 4k on a relatively tiny 28" screen - I literally don't see the point(s) lol.
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