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The packaging contains a quick-start guide and warranty information, along with a DisplayPort cable (not included in our review sample) and DVI cable.
There’s an external power supply included, which is less convenient than a standard IEC ‘kettle’ lead connector found on other displays.
The Acer S277HK comes with the stand already attached to the panel. There’s a small ‘hook’ at the bottom of it for connecting the base to the stand.
The middle section and the bezel have a metallic appearance but are actually made from plastic.
The stand’s base is a single metal frame that’s relatively heavy, sturdy and extremely strong. At the back is a screw and a pair of holes for attaching the hook at the bottom of the stand. It fits together easily and takes less than a minute.
The stand tilts between -5 and 15 degrees, but due to its solid design, it cannot be raised or lowered, rotated or pivoted 90 degrees for use in portrait mode.
The rear of the display is coated in a glossy white plastic. It compliments the metallic look at the front, for which white doesn’t always work as a colour choice.
The inputs at the back are all located in a central, easily accessible position, indented in a metallic-coloured groove that again compliments the white chassis. There’s a DisplayPort connector, mini-DisplayPort connector, HDMI connector, DVI, headphone output, and an audio line-in connector. There’s a Kensington lock right at the bottom.
There are five physical buttons underneath to control the on-screen display (OSD), along with a single, larger power button that’s distinctly shaped so you’re unlikely to accidentally press the wrong one. The power button is illuminated in blue when the monitor is switched on.
