ASUS BE27ACSBK 27-inch video conference monitor: webcam, mic and USB-C

The ASUS BE27ACSBK is a 27-inch QHD monitor with a webcam, microphones and speakers built in. It is designed for video meetings, online learning and livestreaming, so a desk needs one device where it would otherwise need a screen, a camera, a headset or speakers, and the cables for each.

The screen

The panel is a 27-inch frameless IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, known as QHD or WQHD. At 27 inches, QHD gives more working space and finer text than Full HD. IPS panels typically hold their colour and brightness when you view them from the side, which helps in shared spaces. ASUS also lists an Eye Care feature, which it describes as part of the display's design.

Built-in webcam

The integrated camera is a 2MP Full HD webcam. Because it sits at the top of the screen, it tends to be at eye level, which is the usual recommendation for a natural-looking call. Full HD is the standard resolution of most meeting platforms. If you prefer privacy when it is not in use, check the manual for how the camera is controlled.

Microphones and speakers

A microphone array uses several microphones to pick up your voice. ASUS adds AI Noise-Canceling, which it says removes background noise to make your voice clearer. In general, this kind of processing works best with steady sounds, such as fans or traffic. Stereo speakers are built in for the audio from the call. Whether they suit your room depends on its size and noise.

Zoom Certified

The listing says the monitor is Zoom Certified, meaning it went through comprehensive testing to ensure seamless communication with that platform. It does not stop the monitor working with other meeting apps, since these generally recognise a webcam and microphone as standard devices.

Connections and mounting

The listing names USB-C and HDMI inputs. USB-C typically allows a laptop to carry video, power and data over one cable, depending on the laptop's support, and it is useful for the webcam and audio, which usually connect over USB. The monitor is wall mountable. It measures 10.2 x 24.1 x 17.3 inches (about 26 x 61 x 44 cm) with its stand and weighs 23.6 lb (about 10.7 kg). The listing also mentions a promotional Adobe Creative Cloud offer with an expiry date that has now passed, so do not count on it.

Who it suits

It suits remote workers, teachers, students and small offices who spend much of the day on calls, and anyone who wants a tidy desk with fewer devices.

What to check before you buy

• Laptop connection: check that your computer's USB-C port supports video output, or use HDMI. Confirm how the webcam and mic connect.
• Desk space: compare the stand's footprint and height with your desk, or the mounting pattern with your wall mount.
• Resolution: 2560 x 1440 on 27 inches looks sharp, but check that your computer can drive it.
• Audio: decide whether the speakers and microphones fit your room, or whether you will use a headset.
• Software: check which meeting apps you use and that they pick up the built-in devices.

The short version

• A 27-inch, 2560 x 1440 frameless IPS monitor.
• Built-in Full HD webcam, microphone array and stereo speakers.
• AI noise-canceling microphone and Zoom certification.
• USB-C and HDMI inputs; wall mountable.
• Weighs 23.6 lb with its stand.

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