Acer has gotten on the USB-C bandwagon with its new H7 series monitors. Which is great News!
The H7 series monitors come in 25- and 27-inch (IPS) display sizes with a 2560×1440 resolution and boast 178-degree viewing angles. They have Acer’s “ZeroFrame” design and offer Acer TrueHarmony and DTS Sound.
The big selling point here, though, is the ports: In addition to a bevy of other ports, the H7 series feature a USB Type-C connector.
| Acer H7 Series Monitors | |
|---|---|
| Display | -25- and 27-inch IPS -178-degree viewing angles |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| Connectivity | -USB Type-C -DisplayPort 1.2 -HDMI 2.0 -HDMI 1.4 -DVI -VGA -USB 3.0 (x2) |
| Misc. | -”ZeroFrame” design -Acer TrueHarmony and DTS Sound -Support 100% sRGB color gamut |
| Availability | February 2016 (NA and EMEA, other regions coming later) |
| Price | $499 (starting) |
We presume it’s at least USB 3.1 SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), and Acer did mention that it will support Power Delivery. (What wattage, we don’t know.)
Acer also says the H7 series is ideal for connecting and simultaneously charging laptops — and smartphones. With Acer Liquid Jade Primo, which sports USB-C, Windows 10 for phones and Continuum support; these H7 series monitors and the Primo make a nice lightweight productivity package.
The monitor 27-inch (2560×1440) monitor boasts USB Type-C connectivity and costs $499. This display line should be available in North America and the EMEA starting today, with availability in other regions coming later.
