Acer Nitro VG242Y
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Product Overview
Acer Nitro VG242Y is an affordable 24-inch FHD gaming monitor in Acer's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel that refreshes at up to 240 Hz.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to HDR, DisplayHDR 400. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor comes with limited adjustments. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 56%
Pros
- HDR, DisplayHDR 400
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 240 Hz maximum refresh rate
Cons
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
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Specifications
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