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Acer CB242Y

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User ratings:
27
4.1 out of 5
27 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5

Pros

  • The panel performed well in the contrast test
  • affordable monitor with a fully ergonomic design
  • excellent image quality and smooth performance

Cons

  • slower than other gaming-capable IPS panel
  • backlight bleed at the edges
  • UFO gets blurry again during the fast movement

Key specs

  • 75 Hz
  • LED
  • 4 ms
  • Flat
  • 23.8 in
  • 250 cd/m²
  • 16

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Acer CB242Y - Pros & Cons

Acer CB242Y

Pros

  • The panel performed well in the contrast test
  • affordable monitor with a fully ergonomic design
  • excellent image quality and smooth performance
  • good looking screen and decent functionality
  • It makes accessing simple adjustments easier and quicker
  • default color temperature is already well-balanced
  • normal overdrive is the best setting
  • the very good monitor stand and you have a compelling offer
  • looks good and works well all that many people really need

Cons

  • slower than other gaming-capable IPS panel
  • backlight bleed at the edges
  • UFO gets blurry again during the fast movement
  • brightness gets reduced a lot
  • there still is a bit of ghosting
  • USB-C port is what sets it apart
  • lacks features that you can find only in more expensive monitors
  • poor contrast ratio is harder to address
  • s rear-mounted controls are sort of annoying to use
  • rear-mounted controls that are a little awkward to use
  • 1080p monitors due to low pixel density

Acer CB242Y - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
23.8 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
4 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
250 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
4.29 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Acer CB242Y - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size23.8 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.72 in
Height (without stand)12.72 in
Height with stand19.65 in
Depth (with stand)2.56 in
Depth (without stand)2.56 in
Width (with stand)21.26 in
Weight0.15 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions
1920 x 1080
Refresh rate75.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time4.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classF
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)24.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Built-in camerano
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputno
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
DisplayPort version1.2
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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