Quick Overview
Acer positions the acer SH272 Monitor as a high-end ips monitors, asking $129.99. After 197 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #17 out of 33 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 61% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Picture and Hardware
At $129.99, the acer SH272 Monitor is firmly in budget territory. Expect a basic stand with tilt-only adjustment, plastic build, and a panel that's good for productivity but won't impress for color-critical work. Inputs are usually limited to HDMI plus one DisplayPort.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Acer
- Price: $129.99 (well below the $330.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 197
- Category rank: #17 of 33 in ips monitors
- Cheaper in category: 11 products
- Higher-rated in category: 20 products
- More-reviewed in category: 16 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 197 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Budget Angle
At $129.99, the acer SH272 Monitor sits well below the $330.23 category average. 11 options are cheaper and 21 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BenQ GW2790 Monitor ($119.99, 4.6★, 20,087 reviews). It's $10.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- MSI PRO MP273L Monitor - $99.99, 4.7★ (17 reviews) · Better on both axes
- BenQ GW2490 24 Inch Monitor - $99.99, 4.6★ (20,087 reviews) · Better on both axes
- KTC 23.8 Inch Gaming Monitor - $85.49, 4.6★ (717 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ViewSonic VP2468a Monitor (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Wstirhy 9.7 Inch Small Monitor at $55.90.
Who Should Get This
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional ips monitors without overspending
The Verdict
7.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.