Are there any alternatives?

If the focus is color accuracy at this price point, then the Acer CM2 is in a league of its own. Hardly any monitor at this price will come close in terms of color accuracy and 99% of AdobeRGB at $400 is not something we see every day, but the price you pay is in resolution.

　　The BenQ SW240 from two years ago comes in as the closest competitor, but it offers a less exciting design and a lower refresh rate at the same price, and is becoming increasingly difficult to come by.

　　However, if you’re willing to trade some of the color gamut and accuracy, the Dell UltraSharp 27 offers a higher resolution, nicer finish, and more connectivity at a similar street price.

　　

How long will it last?

Acer offers a three-year limited warranty on consumer and commercial monitors, which is a much-appreciated fallback on an expensive purchase such as this one. With an LED backlight, chances of a failure also low and color reproduction is likely to remain consistent throughout the years, though you may want to recalibrate it after a few.

　　The only big gripes are the omission of USB-C and low resolution, so do think twice about that before you’re left wanting.

　　

Should I buy it?

Yes. If you’re looking for an editing monitor and your only concern is color accuracy, then the answer here is a resounding yes. If, however, you want more screen real estate, gaming performance, or value, then you might want to look elsewhere for a better balance of features and price.