Acer Vero E3bmirux CB242Y 23.8-inch Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 23.8"

Panel Type: IPS-Type LCD

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh Rate: 100 Hz

Response Time: 1 ms

Contrast Ratio:

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 250 nits (cd/m²)

Coating: Anti-Glare

Curved Screen: No

Acer CB242Y Overview

Acer CB242Y... Acer CB242Y

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Acer CB242Y delivers essential features with a focus on visual comfort and usability. Thanks to its low response time and high refresh rate, it's an excellent choice for gamers. It features 23.8", IPS-TYPE LCD panel, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 100Hz refresh rate. A great match for gamers seeking fluid visuals and minimal latency.

Who is it for?

For gaming, a reasonable choice for budget-conscious gamers who play less demanding titles. Performance is adequate but not exceptional.

When it comes to office work, acceptable for basic office tasks like email and document editing. Extended use may cause some eye fatigue due to average display quality.

Who is it not for?

For creative work, not recommended for creative professionals as color reproduction is below industry standards. Hobby-level projects might be acceptable with calibration.

Acer CB242Y is a member of Acer's CB series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer CB Series History

Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
Acer CB272U Compare	27"	2560 x 1440	100 Hz
Acer CB241Y Compare	23.8"	1920 x 1080	75 Hz
Acer CB273 Compare	27"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
Acer CB242Y	23.8"	1920 x 1080	100 Hz

Details

GENERAL
Brand	Acer
Model Name	CB242Y
Instruction Set	23.8"
Panel Type	IPS-Type LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	100 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

Built around an IPS panel known for its wide viewing angles and color accuracy, the screen delivers solid visuals at 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 100 Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for work, media, and light gaming.

Image Quality & Performance
Max Brightness	250 nits
HDR Support	No
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	16.7 Million Colors
Color Gamut	99% sRGB
Response Time	1 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	FreeSync
Viewing Angle (H x V)	178 x 178°
Curved Display	No

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★★☆☆

Office Work: ★★★☆☆

Creative Work: ★★☆☆☆

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Office use:

Dell U2723QE ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD
Dell UltraSharp 34 ★★★★☆

34.14", IPS-Type LCD
LG 27BN85UN-B ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Anti-Glare
Adjustments	Height 6.5" / 165.1 mm Tilt -5 to 35° Swivel -178 to 178° Rotation -90 to 90°
VESA Mount	No

VESA compatibility (No) allows for flexible mounting options. The Anti-Glare screen finish helps reduce glare, making it easier to view in bright rooms. It offers ergonomic features such as height adjustment, tilt support, swivel functionality, portrait rotation.

Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 with DP Alt Mode, USB PD 90 W
HDCP Support	Yes
Multi-Input (PIP/PBP)	No

The connectivity suite provides essential ports for modern workflows. Standard HDMI connectivity provides broad compatibility with laptops, gaming consoles, and media devices. Check laptop port compatibility and graphics performance to avoid connectivity or performance limitations.

Power & Environmental
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz
Power Consumption	Typical: 32.0 W
Certifications	CE, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, FCC, RoHS, TCO Certified, TUV, UL, VCCI, cUL