Acer KA2 KA272P6 Monitor - 27 Full HD (1920x1080), IPS, 144Hz, 1ms, FreeSync, Black"

The Acer KA272 P6bi is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor designed for smooth gaming, multimedia, office applications and general PC use. Its main features include a refresh rate up to 144Hz, AMD FreeSync, 1ms VRB response time and 99% sRGB colour coverage.

The exact UK model sold on this page is Acer KA272 P6bi, manufacturer part number UM.HX2EE.605. The Memox SKU is 11863850 and the EAN / GTIN-13 is 4711474560407.

Key specifications include a 27-inch IPS panel, 1920 × 1080 Full HD resolution, up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms VRB response time, AMD FreeSync, 99% sRGB, 250cd/m² brightness, 1500:1 native contrast ratio, HDMI 1.4, VGA, 100 × 100mm VESA mounting and an anti-glare screen.

Yes. The KA272 P6 supports a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz at its native 1920 × 1080 resolution when using the appropriate digital HDMI connection and graphics hardware.

Yes. Acer's P6 specification lists Full HD at up to 144Hz through HDMI. The exact UM.HX2EE.605 model uses HDMI 1.4, which has sufficient bandwidth for 1920 × 1080 at 144Hz.

The analogue VGA connection is limited to approximately 1920 × 1080 at 75Hz. Use HDMI if you want the full 144Hz capability.

No. The exact UK UM.HX2EE.605 KA272 P6bi has one HDMI input and one VGA input. It does not have DisplayPort.

Acer sells several regional versions of the KA272 P6. For example, the KA272 P6bip / UM.HX2EE.604 available in some European markets includes DisplayPort. The UK model on this page is KA272 P6bi / UM.HX2EE.605, which uses HDMI + VGA instead. Always check the complete MPN rather than relying only on the KA272 P6 name.

Yes. Acer lists an HDMI cable and UK power cord in the package for the UM.HX2EE.605 model.

VRB means Visual Response Boost. Acer uses this motion-blur-reduction mode to achieve a quoted 1ms visual response figure during fast movement. It is designed to make moving objects appear clearer during gaming.

Not necessarily. The advertised 1ms figure refers specifically to Acer VRB motion-blur-reduction performance. Some product databases list the underlying normal grey-to-grey response around 4ms. Buyers should therefore understand 1ms VRB as a motion-performance feature rather than assuming every pixel transition always occurs in exactly 1ms.

Yes. AMD FreeSync dynamically synchronises the monitor's refresh behaviour with a compatible graphics card to reduce visible tearing and stutter when the frame rate varies.

Screen tearing occurs when the graphics card outputs a new frame while the monitor is part-way through displaying the previous one. FreeSync allows the refresh timing to follow compatible GPU frame delivery more closely, helping produce smoother motion without the traditional tearing line.

The monitor is officially advertised with AMD FreeSync, not NVIDIA G-SYNC certification. Some modern NVIDIA graphics cards can use Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync displays, but this exact monitor is not advertised by Acer as officially G-SYNC Compatible, so operation should not be guaranteed in the same way as a certified model.

It uses an IPS / In-Plane Switching panel. IPS technology is known for wide viewing angles and relatively consistent colour when the screen is viewed from different positions.

Acer specifies approximately 178° horizontal and 178° vertical viewing angles.

Acer specifies approximately 99% sRGB colour coverage, making it suitable for everyday content creation, web graphics, photographs and media consumption where good mainstream colour coverage is desirable.

Its IPS panel and 99% sRGB coverage make it suitable for general photo editing, web design and content creation. Professionals requiring factory-calibrated colour, wide-gamut Adobe RGB/DCI-P3 coverage, 10-bit workflows or hardware calibration should consider a specialist professional display.

Acer specifies typical brightness of 250cd/m². This is appropriate for many normal indoor environments, although users working in very bright sunlit rooms may prefer a brighter monitor.

The IPS panel has a stated native contrast ratio of approximately 1500:1. Acer additionally quotes a much larger dynamic contrast figure through its Adaptive Contrast Management technology.

No. The 100,000,000:1 figure is a dynamic contrast specification associated with Acer Adaptive Contrast Management. The more meaningful native/static panel contrast figure for everyday comparison is approximately 1500:1.

No HDR capability is specified for this exact model. It should be considered a standard SDR Full HD monitor rather than an HDR gaming display.

This depends on your viewing distance and preference. A 27-inch 1920 × 1080 display has a pixel density of approximately 82 pixels per inch. It provides a large, easy-to-read desktop and good gaming performance, but text and fine detail are less dense than on a 24-inch 1080p or 27-inch 1440p monitor.

Not necessarily. Many users enjoy 27-inch Full HD because the larger screen is immersive and 1080p is easier for a graphics card to drive at high frame rates. Buyers who sit very close to the screen or prioritise maximum text/detail sharpness may prefer 1440p at 27 inches.

A 24-inch Full HD monitor has higher pixel density and therefore normally looks sharper from the same viewing distance. The 27-inch KA272 P6 offers a physically larger image, which can be more immersive for gaming, video and general use. The better choice therefore depends on whether size or pixel density matters more to you.

Choose 1080p when affordability and achieving high gaming frame rates are priorities. Choose 1440p if you want noticeably higher pixel density, sharper text and more desktop workspace and have graphics hardware capable of driving the higher resolution.

Yes. Its combination of 144Hz refresh, AMD FreeSync, IPS panel and 1ms VRB makes it considerably more gaming-focused than a typical 60Hz or 75Hz office monitor while remaining suitable for everyday use.

It can be a good affordable choice for games such as Counter-Strike, Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch and Call of Duty because its 144Hz refresh rate displays a new frame every approximately 6.9ms, giving visibly smoother motion than a standard 60Hz display.

No. Even frame rates such as 80, 100 or 120 FPS can look smoother on a high-refresh monitor than on a 60Hz display. Reaching 144 FPS simply allows the system to make full use of all 144 refresh opportunities each second.

For many users, yes. 144Hz refreshes the display much more frequently, which makes mouse movement, scrolling and especially fast gaming motion appear smoother. The difference is generally easiest to notice in games that run well above 60 FPS.

Windows may default to 60Hz when a new monitor is first connected. Make sure you are using HDMI rather than VGA for 144Hz, install current graphics drivers and select the higher refresh rate in Windows display settings or the graphics driver's control panel.

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display, select the Acer KA272 P6 and choose the available refresh rate up to 144Hz. If 144Hz is missing, check the HDMI connection, graphics driver and GPU output capabilities.

Yes. A PS5 can connect through HDMI and output standard Full HD video to the monitor.

The monitor has sufficient HDMI bandwidth and refresh capability for 1920 × 1080 at 120Hz. The PS5 game must support 120Hz mode, and the console must recognise the appropriate 1080p/120Hz timing. Individual games may require Performance Mode to be selected.

Do not buy this model specifically for PS5 VRR. Sony's PS5 variable-refresh implementation is designed around HDMI VRR requirements associated with newer HDMI functionality, while the KA272 P6bi uses HDMI 1.4 and is primarily advertised for AMD FreeSync on PC.

Yes. Xbox Series consoles can output 1920 × 1080 over HDMI and can take advantage of high-refresh modes when supported by the console settings and game.

The monitor is capable of refresh rates above 120Hz through HDMI, so 1080p/120Hz is within its display capability. Ensure the Xbox is set to 1080p and 120Hz and that the selected game supports 120 FPS output.

Xbox consoles support AMD FreeSync on compatible HDMI displays, but successful VRR operation depends on the monitor's HDMI FreeSync implementation and console handshake. Acer officially advertises FreeSync on the KA272 P6, but does not market this exact model as an Xbox-certified display.

Yes. Any console providing a compatible HDMI video output can use the monitor. Nintendo consoles operate below the KA272 P6's maximum 144Hz capability, but the display will simply run at the refresh rate supplied by the console.

Yes. A laptop with HDMI can connect directly. Laptops with USB-C DisplayPort or Thunderbolt output can normally use a suitable USB-C-to-HDMI adapter or cable, provided the laptop's USB-C port supports video output.

Yes, provided the Mac has HDMI output or a suitable USB-C/Thunderbolt-to-HDMI connection. macOS will treat it as a standard external Full HD display. Maximum refresh rate can depend on the Mac model and adapter being used.

No. The exact KA272 P6bi / UM.HX2EE.605 does not include built-in speakers. This is important because several other KA272 variants have different audio specifications.

HDMI can carry audio, but the exact KA272 P6bi has no speakers. Therefore selecting the monitor as an HDMI audio device will not produce audible sound from the screen itself.

Acer's official specification for UM.HX2EE.605 lists only HDMI and VGA interfaces and does not list a headphone/audio output. Connect headphones or speakers directly to the PC, console or another compatible audio device instead.

No. The exact model does not include USB ports or a built-in USB hub.

Yes. It supports the standard VESA 100 × 100mm mounting pattern.

Yes. Choose a monitor arm supporting 100 × 100mm VESA and at least the monitor's approximately 3.29kg stand-free weight. Also check that the arm provides the height, tilt and movement range you require.

No. The supplied stand does not provide height adjustment, swivel or pivot.

Acer specifies a tilt range of approximately -5° forward to +25° backward.

With its supplied stand installed, the monitor measures approximately 612.1mm wide × 210mm deep × 464.4mm high. Without the stand it is approximately 612.1 × 49.1 × 359mm.

Acer specifies approximately 3.65kg with the stand and 3.29kg without the stand.

Yes. The KA272 P6 uses an anti-glare screen surface designed to reduce reflections from indoor lighting compared with a glossy display.

VisionCare is Acer's collection of display-comfort features intended to make extended viewing more comfortable. The KA272 P6 also uses an anti-glare ComfyView-style screen surface and provides on-screen display controls for adjusting the image to your environment.

Yes. A 27-inch Full HD screen provides a large workspace for web browsing, documents, spreadsheets, email and video conferencing, while the IPS panel and wide viewing angles are useful for everyday productivity.

Yes. Its slim three-sided ZeroFrame-style bezel helps reduce the visual gap between displays. VESA mounting is also useful when using a dual-monitor arm.

Confirm that the correct input is selected, reseat the HDMI cable and test another cable or source device. Also verify that the computer is outputting a supported resolution and refresh rate. If necessary, disconnect power and video cables, hold the monitor power button briefly, reconnect the power and retest.

Try the supplied or another known-good HDMI cable, update the graphics driver and test at 120Hz or 60Hz. Also temporarily disable FreeSync to determine whether variable refresh is involved. Persistent instability can indicate a cable, GPU-output, driver or display problem rather than the refresh rate itself.

Acer lists a maximum power consumption of approximately 45W, standby consumption around 0.3W and EU SDR energy consumption around 16kWh per 1,000 hours. The exact UK model is rated Energy Class D under the current SDR scale.

Acer's current UK standard-warranty table lists its consumer monitor families, including the K-series range, with a 2-year carry-in standard warranty. Warranty eligibility and statutory consumer rights remain subject to Acer's terms and the purchase circumstances.

The Acer KA272 P6 is particularly suitable for budget-conscious PC gamers, esports players wanting 144Hz, home-office users, students and buyers who prefer a physically larger 27-inch display without the higher GPU demands of 1440p.

Choose another monitor if you specifically need 1440p or 4K resolution, HDR, built-in speakers, DisplayPort, USB-C, a USB hub, a height-adjustable stand, official G-SYNC certification or very high pixel density for close-up text and professional image work.