Question 1

A reviewer giving it one star stated that these do not have an HDMI port when it is clearly stated in the description as having HDMI.  Does it have HDMI or not?

Accepted Answer

Sorry I drop shipped it to a client . and in any case we use the DVI & VGA port. 
Nevertheless David K. is right . If it says HDMI It should have HDMI  and there is no way that one can miss it. 
There are a few flavors of K242HQL with and without HDMI.  Newegg lists the manufacturer part number as UM.UX2AA.C01 which even according to Acer has and HDMI port.  David you should check the Acer part number of the monitor  you received . I would like to get to the bottom of this.

Question 2

I read a review that Acer does not have a driver available for windows 10. Is this true?

Accepted Answer

Not sure if there is no driver available but I did not need one.  I bought this monitor to replace a different one and all I had to do was plug it in and it worked perfectly.  Windows 10 recognizes it and even automatically set itself to the recommended resolution.

Question 3

Is the screen glossy?

Accepted Answer

No, typical Matte screen.

Question 4

Does the height adjust?

Accepted Answer

No , just a marginal tilt and swivel

Question 5

is dvi the same as dvi-d?

Accepted Answer

Technically, DVI comes in two flavors - DVI-A (analog) and DVI-D (digital), and a hybrid mix called "DVI-I" that includes them both.  The digital version comes in Single Link and Double Link.  The K242HQL uses DVI-D Double-Link, which is the most common version these days. Look at the Wikipedia page under DVI and Connectors to see an example of DVI-D Double-Link.

Question 6

The only way I can get the image to fill the whole monitor is by changing the resolution. 1680x1050 is the highest resolution that will fill the whole screen. Why does this monitor not work properly at 1920x1080?

Accepted Answer

My monitor works in 1920x1080. I'd check your video card drivers

Question 7

Built in speakers?

Accepted Answer

Well need two 1080P displays and this Acer is good price but no speakers, bummer.  Found ViewSonic that is only one dollar more but has speakers with speed of 2ms, so brought two ViewSonic.

Question 8

Does this come with cords and a stand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with stand, power cable, and VGA cable

Question 9

Can I use this as my main monitor and hook my PS3/PS4 into the HDMI port as well?

Accepted Answer

You possibly could, but you may have to use a dvi-d cord to connect into your computer, and plug the hdmi into the PlayStation. But you could also invest in a hdmi splitter to split one hdmi into your computer and one hdmi into the PlayStation.

Question 10

Is the IPS panel P/N K272HUL bmiidp?  Or TN P/N K272HUL Cbmidp?

Accepted Answer

Neither.  Part number is K242HQL Cbid

Brand	Acer
Series	K242HQL Cbid
Model	UM.UX2AA.C01
Cabinet Color	Black
Bezel Design	Thin Frame

Screen Size	23.6"
Widescreen	Yes
Glare Screen	No
LED Backlight	Yes
Panel	TN
Display Type	FHD
Maximum Resolution	1920 x 1080
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle	170° (H) / 160° (V)
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio	ACM 100,000,000:1 (1,000:1)
Response Time	1ms (GTG)
Display Colors	16.7 Million
Refresh Rate	60Hz
Curved Surface Screen	Flat Panel
Horizontal Refresh Rate	30 - 80 KHz
Vertical Refresh Rate	55 - 75 Hz

Input Video Compatibility	Analog RGB, Digital
Connectors	D-Sub, DVI, HDMI
D-Sub	1
DVI	1
HDMI	1
Video Ports	1 x D-Sub / 1 x DVI / 1 x HDMI

Complies with	ENERGY STAR, MPRII
Power Supply	100V - 240V (Internal)
Power Consumption	Energystar Off (typ.): 0.35W Energystar Sleep (typ.): 0.45W EnergystarOn (typ.): 22.0W

Stand Adjustments	Tilt: -5 to +25 degree
HDCP Support	Yes
VESA Compatibility - Mountable	100 x 100mm
Features	VESA Mount: Save space and add drama to a room by putting this display on a wall. VESA mounting makes it easy. Acer EcoDisplay: This display has an environmentally friendly design that focuses on recyclability, low power consumption, and more. Full HD: 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio makes movies more real and dramatic. Small details and text are clear. ACM: Whites are whiter, blacks are blacker and more detail is revealed in the shadows with Adaptive Contrast Management.

Acer K2 Series K242HQL cbid 23.6" TN 1ms (GTG) Black Widescreen LED/LCD Monitor 1920 x 1080 FHD at 60 Hz Refresh Rate, Eco Friendly Design, Visual Comfortable W/D-sub HDMI, and DVI Connectivity

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Dimensions	16.58" x 22.32" x 8.60" w/ stand 13.22" x 22.32" x 2.39" w/o stand
Weight	9.34 lbs. w/ stand 8.63 lbs. w/o stand

Item#: N82E16824011066