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| EK220Q E3 | Essential S3 S30GD 27" (S27D300) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2025-01-27 (earliest sourced availability: US Amazon deal on S30GD 22/24/27-inch) |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Compatibility | — | Windows 11 certified |
| Environmental | — | 13.0% recycled plastic; EU energy class D |
| In the Box | Monitor, HDMI cable, power cord | — |
| Models | EK220Q E3bi: UM.WE0AA.302 (US) | LS27D300GAMXUE (Gulf / sold in Nigeria), LS27D300GANXZA (US), LS27D300GAUXEN (EU) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦208,500 | ₦230,000 |
| DESIGN AND BUILD | ||
| Active Area | 479 x 260 mm | — |
| Curvature | — | Flat |
| Dimensions (with stand) | — | 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Screen Size | 21.5 inches (22" class) | 27 inches |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt -5° to +20°; no height adjustment | Tilt only: -2° to 21° |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | — | 2.9 kg |
| DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Backlight | LED | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 cd/m² typical |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 native (100,000,000:1 dynamic) | 1,000:1 static |
| Pixel Density | 0.241 x 0.241 mm pixel pitch | — |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz (HDMI) | 100 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Response Time | 1 ms VRB | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare | — |
| Viewing Angles | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical | 178°/178° |
| GAMING FEATURES | ||
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync (HDMI VRR) | None (FreeSync: No, G-Sync: No per Samsung spec) |
| Gaming Aids | — | Game Mode |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Audio Out | — | None (no headphone jack) |
| DisplayPort | — | None; 1x D-Sub (VGA) instead |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| USB Hub | — | None |
| USB-C | — | None |
| VGA | 1x VGA | — |
| POWER | ||
| Power Consumption | 21 W (operating), 24 W (maximum), 0.5 W (standby), 0.3 W (off) | 16.0 W on-mode (SDR), 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off; 25 W max |
| Power Supply | — | External adapter |
| Voltage | — | AC 100-240 V |
| EXTRAS AND FEATURES | ||
| Eye Care | Acer EyeProtect: Flickerless, Blue Light Filter (BlueLightShield), ComfyView, Low Dimming | Eye Saver Mode, Flicker Free |
| Other Features | — | Eco Saving Plus, Off Timer Plus; HDMI cable included |
| Speakers | Built-in, 2 W output | — |