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Sep 13, 2021 4:29 PM

Costco: Acer Nitro 4k 28" Class UHD IPS (3840 x 2160, 1ms, 60hz, 1 x Display Port & 2 x HDMI 2.0, AMD FreeSync) $249.99

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This deal is back (was an August 2021 deal at $10 more (https://slickdeals.net/f/15191092-acer-nitro-28-class-uhd-3840-x-2160-60hz-ips-gaming-monitor-259-at-costco?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1​)

Apart from the refresh rate being lower than what a lot of gamers would prefer, seems like it ticks a lot of the other desired boxes including 100x100 VESA mount. If you're a work-from-home professional, this seems like a worthwhile splurge to create a nice dual-monitor setup for some amazing coding/spreadsheet efficiency (probably want to use 150% scaling since this is a 4k monitor).
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https://www.costco.com/acer-nitro...81497.html

This deal is back (was an August 2021 deal at $10 more (https://slickdeals.net/f/15191092-acer-nitro-28-class-uhd-3840-x-2160-60hz-ips-gaming-monitor-259-at-costco?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1​)

Apart from the refresh rate being lower than what a lot of gamers would prefer, seems like it ticks a lot of the other desired boxes including 100x100 VESA mount. If you're a work-from-home professional, this seems like a worthwhile splurge to create a nice dual-monitor setup for some amazing coding/spreadsheet efficiency (probably want to use 150% scaling since this is a 4k monitor).

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Sep 14, 2021 6:09 PM
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DonnyBrook79Sep 14, 2021 6:09 PM
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Why are there no comments on this? I was thinking of buying this.
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Sep 14, 2021 6:17 PM
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Sep 14, 2021 6:17 PM
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Quote from Keith1900 View quoted comment :
Why are there no comments on this? I was thinking of buying this.
I think folks are trying to figure out if this works for them. Yes it's 4k but the refresh rate isn't amazing. Also trying to figure out if 4k in a 28 inch frame provides the best bang for buck. Believe me, I'm still thinking this one over myself.

I know I was also considering the Costco deal for the Acer 32" 1440p monitor at the same price. Basically besides the size difference the 32" inch upgrades you from 60hz to 75hz. In terms for what you actually see, the 28" 4k the pixel pitch is 0.16mm and the 32" 1440P pixel pitch is 0.2727mm so *on paper* the image quality for the 28" is better. But that might be a theoretical better than "easily apparent" better.

https://www.costco.com/acer-32%22...11548.html
Last edited by Pangu September 14, 2021 at 11:20 AM.
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Sep 14, 2021 6:26 PM
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DonnyBrook79Sep 14, 2021 6:26 PM
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I was planning on picking up a few for daytrading. I was just briefly doing some research. I tend to go overboard with research so I was hoping this was a no brainer.
Sep 14, 2021 6:37 PM
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FuschiaScene411Sep 14, 2021 6:37 PM
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Quote from Keith1900 View quoted comment :
Why are there no comments on this? I was thinking of buying this.
Probably because it doesn't really check any boxes. They designed it to look aggressive and gamer-like, but it's not a gaming monitor. It's 4K, but it's only 60Hz so it's not good for most gaming. It's 28", so it's not a lot of real estate compared to the 32-34" monitors.

I'd rather just buy a 32" 1440p or 32" 4K monitor over this. Like this: https://www.costco.com/lg-32%22-c...93227.html
Last edited by FuschiaScene411 September 14, 2021 at 11:41 AM.
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Sep 14, 2021 6:56 PM
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Quote from FuschiaScene411 View quoted comment :
Probably because it doesn't really check any boxes. They designed it to look aggressive and gamer-like, but it's not a gaming monitor. It's 4K, but it's only 60Hz so it's not good for most gaming. It's 28", so it's not a lot of real estate compared to the 32-34" monitors.

I'd rather just buy a 32" 1440p or 32" 4K monitor over this. Like this: https://www.costco.com/lg-32%22-c...93227.html [costco.com]
Another option that would seem reasonable is the $219 Acer 27" 1440p @ 144hz from this SD thread:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15279784-acer-nitro-vg270u-pbmiipx-27-wqhd-monitor-freesync-219-218-99-at-office-depot

Sep 15, 2021 1:47 AM
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userdealSep 15, 2021 1:47 AM
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You need 32" minimum for a 4K monitor.
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Sep 15, 2021 3:15 AM
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madafiic_2105Sep 15, 2021 3:15 AM
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Should I go with a 4K monitor or a 4K TV? thinking of using this for illustrator and video editing and just watch Google 4K Chromecast?

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Sep 15, 2021 4:03 AM
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av911Sep 15, 2021 4:03 AM
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Quote from userdeal View quoted comment :
You need 32" minimum for a 4K monitor.
Why? 'Cause your eyes suck? Rocking a 28" 4K at 120% scaling, haven't found anything better to replace it.
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Sep 15, 2021 11:34 AM
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Wyvern1Sep 15, 2021 11:34 AM
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is this good for office work? (docs, spreadsheets, etc)
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Sep 16, 2021 5:16 AM
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THEGUY2025Sep 16, 2021 5:16 AM
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Quote from Wyvern1 View quoted comment :
is this good for office work? (docs, spreadsheets, etc)
Same boat here. Following
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Sep 16, 2021 4:48 PM
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Pangu
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Sep 16, 2021 4:48 PM
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I purchased one, so will give my impressions after it arrives.
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Sep 16, 2021 9:14 PM
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Sep 16, 2021 9:14 PM
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Received the monitor via UPS today after placing the order yesterday. Unfortunately it arrived DOA so I can't give any feedback on the image quality or whatnot. No damage to the box and/or contents and the UPS driver seems to have taken good care of it.

Since it was DOA thus I can't give any feedback on the image quality or such. I can say that the monitor had some very nice features, for example the right/left/top bezels were extremely thin and you could park dual monitors right next to each other. The monitor is a bit thicker than I would have expected, probably a good 5-6 inches / 12-14 cm or so around the midsection whereas my older 24" monitor is around 3 inches / 8 cm. That might not be an issue for most but just in case I figured I would call that out.

For office use, I would say the size is probably on the upper end of what I feel would be ideal for dual screen purposes (I have a dual articulating arm stand on my desk which puts the monitors just at about arm distance away).

If anyone has any questions I can answer given the constraints of the monitor being DOA then I'll happily answer them.
Sep 16, 2021 9:19 PM
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fyuSep 16, 2021 9:19 PM
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Quote from userdeal View quoted comment :
You need 32" minimum for a 4K monitor.
no you don't.

4k on a 28" is perfectly fine. use scaling
Sep 17, 2021 11:51 AM
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znyparSep 17, 2021 11:51 AM
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This looks like a great deal for office setups. If you're doing productivity on this monitor, 28" is fine. I run two similarly spec'd monitors for software development with no scaling, but it's just up to what you prefer.

Also, it's Costco, send it back if you don't like it.

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Sep 18, 2021 3:26 PM
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mxunalSep 18, 2021 3:26 PM
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Costco website shows $299?

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