Acer SH243Y P1si 23.8" Black 2025

A 144Hz IPS monitor with a fully adjustable stand for under $100? Yeah, it's real. Just don't expect great colors or more than one HDMI port.

The 144Hz refresh rate is the real surprise here. Our database puts this panel's overall performance in the 73rd percentile, which is solid for a budget monitor. The 1ms VRB response time keeps motion smooth, and FreeSync works as advertised if you have an AMD GPU. But the display quality itself is a weak spot, landing in the 22nd percentile. Colors are fine for spreadsheets and YouTube, but don't expect vibrant, accurate tones for photo editing. The IPS panel helps with viewing angles, but the color gamut is nothing to write home about.

Against the LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B or HP OMEN 27qs G2, the Acer loses on resolution, size, and color accuracy. Those are 1440p panels with better panels overall. But they also cost two to three times more. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B and Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 are ultrawide monsters, completely different beasts for immersive gaming. If you want a cheap, fast, ergonomic office monitor that can handle some gaming, the Acer wins on value. If you want actual gaming performance or color work, spend more.

At $90 to $100 in the US, this is a no-brainer for a second monitor or a budget office setup. The price spread across vendors is tiny, and the cheapest listing we found is on Amazon. For that money, you're getting a 144Hz IPS panel with a fully adjustable stand. That's absurd. If you're paying the GBP 223 or JPY 22,444 prices, though, you're getting ripped off. Shop around.

The Acer SH243Y is a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS panel that punches way above its price tag for office work and casual gaming. The headline here is the 144Hz refresh rate paired with a 1ms response time, which is rare at this budget. But don't mistake it for a premium gaming display. The color performance is mediocre and connectivity is bare bones, with just one HDMI and a VGA port. Still, for under $100, it's a steal if you know what you're getting.

If you're looking for a color-accurate display for photo or video editing, this isn't it. The color performance is in the 17th percentile, which is rough. Go grab something like the HP OMEN 27qs G2 or an LG UltraGear instead. And if you need multiple HDMI inputs for a console and PC setup, the single HDMI port here will drive you nuts. Look for a monitor with at least two HDMI ports.

Buy it if you need a budget-friendly second monitor or a solid work-from-home display that won't break the bank. The 144Hz refresh rate and ergonomic stand are genuinely impressive at this price. Just don't expect it to compete with $300+ gaming monitors on color or connectivity. For under $100, it's one of the best value picks we've seen.