Acer SB243Y UM.QS3AA.001 23.8" Black 2024

★★★★☆ 4.4 (65)

The 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms VRB response time on its 23.8-inch IPS panel deliver fluid motion clarity uncommon at this price point. Its 99% sRGB color coverage and ultra-thin zero-frame design make it a versatile dual-purpose display for both work and entertainment. This monitor is best for budget-conscious home office users who also want a smooth, tear-free experience for casual gaming.

Screen 23.799999237060547"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 120 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
Acer SB243Y UM.QS3AA.001 23.8" Black 2024 monitor
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
  • Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
  • Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th

Cons

  • Below average display (22nd percentile)
  • Below average feature (25th percentile)
  • Below average portability (33rd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 11 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '26: 3.7★ · 3 reviews (approx. date)11213Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 46.5
Portability 32.9
Display 22
Feature 24.7
User Sentiment 74.7
Ergonomic 55.7
Performance 74.7
Connectivity 37.2
Social Proof 73.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 23.8"
Resolution 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Panel Type IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No

Performance

Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Response Time 1
Adaptive Sync FreeSync

Color & HDR

Brightness 250 nits
Color Gamut 99% sRGB

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 1
DisplayPort 0
USB-C 0
Speakers No
Headphone Jack No

Ergonomics

Height Adjustable No
Tilt Yes
Swivel No
Pivot No
VESA Mount 100x100

Features

Webcam No
Touchscreen No
PIP/PBP No
Weight 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Acer SB243Y UM.QS3AA.001 23.8" ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS SANSUI 27 inch
Screen Size 23.799999237060547 27 27 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Panel Type IPS IPS VA IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 120 210 180 240 200 200
Response Time Ms 1 0.30000001192092896 0.5 1 1 1
Adaptive Sync FreeSync FreeSync Premium FreeSync G-Sync Compatible G-Sync Compatible FreeSync
Hdr - DisplayHDR 400 HDR10 HDR10 HDR10 HDR
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorPortabilityDisplayFeatureUser SentimentErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
Acer SB243Y UM.QS3AA.001 23.8" 46.532.92224.774.755.774.737.273.9
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare 91.375.172.674.174.791.995.989.974
Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare 85.967.968.192.474.791.993.492.965.4
Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO Compare 86.646.755.674.1091.989.589.999.4
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare 73.756.172.674.1091.987.389.985.6
SANSUI 27 inch Compare 94.215.272.674.18991.987.380.490.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From $72 3 offers across 2 retailers
Best Buy 2 offers From $72
Amazon 1 offer From $90

Price History

New Refurbished
$70 $80 $90 $100 May 3Jun 14Jul 18Sep 15 $90

Usage Scores

Overall (47.7)Gaming (43.9)Office (49.7)Creative (35.5)Portable (17.5)Professional (36.8)Entertainment (32.8)

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