Acer S242HL - Pros & Cons

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doesn't look quite as nice when it's connected to a computer
adjustability is limited to a few degrees of tilt
larger panels take longer to complete a complete screen refresh
and input lag usually decreases with screen size
NEC at twice the cost to improve on it
frequently goes on sale
too big (and too expensive)
the S242HL is very susceptible to picking up fingerprints
poor color reproduction and severe reverse ghosting
S242HL does not comes with built-in speakers or a headphone jack
ghost images trailing behind fast moving objects
S242HL s display is mediocre at best

Acer S242HL - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	24 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	1 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	250 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	3600 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

Acer S242HL - Full Specifications

Screen size	24.0 in
Brightness	250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height (without stand)	15.8 in
Height with stand	15.79 in
Depth (with stand)	6.54 in
Width (with stand)	22.24 in
Weight	126.99 oz

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions	1920x1080
HD type	Full HD
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio	12000000:1
Display technology	LED
Backlight	LED backlight
Panel type	TN
Response time	1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	160.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
HDR	no

Energy efficiency class	A
Operational power consumption	< 26
Power consumption (standby)	0.49 W
Power consumption (typical)	25.0 W

Colour of product	Black
Panel design	Flat
Built-in USB hub	no
Built-in camera	no
Built-in speakers	no

DisplayPort	no
DVI Port	yes
DVI-D ports quantity	1
HDCP	yes
HDMI	no
HDMI ports quantity	1
Thunderbolt	no
USB for video	no
VGA in	yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1

Pivot function	no
Swivel	no
Tiltable	yes
Memory card reader	no
Cable lock slot	no

EnergyStar	yes

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Acer S242HL Acer - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Based on 3 reviews

Acer S242HL 24" LCD Round-Up: Acer S242HL, Dell U2412M, And Samsung T24A550

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 04.11.2011

24" LCD Round-Up: Acer S242HL, Dell U2412M, And Samsung T24A550

Another batch of monitors just landed. This time, we're sampling 24" screens. If 27" is too big (and too expensive), and 23" is too small, this round-up is just what you need. We put three screens through the usual paces to find a definitive winner.