Acer KG241Y
Score: 62/100
Asus VG249QL3A
Score: 69/100Rankings
The ASUS TUF VG249QL3A is a 24-inch Fast IPS monitor that delivers 180 Hz refresh and 1 ms response, with ELMB and dual adaptive-sync support, making it ideal for competitive esports while offering extensive ergonomic adjustments.
The Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip is a 23.8" Full HD VA gaming monitor offering a 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms VRB response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium. It targets budget-conscious gamers who want high refresh rates and deep blacks, but it lacks built-in audio and extensive ergonomic adjustments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.8 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
165 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 1,000 | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.8 inches | 24 inches |
Panel Type | VA | Fast IPS |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 180 Hz |
HDR Support | true | false |
Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | VESA AdaptiveSync |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1000 |
Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 99% sRGB |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Height Adjustment | false | true |
Tilt Range (degrees) | 20 degrees | 28 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 45 W | 18 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the KG241Y Sbiip for delivering a high 165 Hz refresh rate and strong contrast at an entry-level price, while noting the VA panel's inherent smearing and the monitor's limited ergonomics and modest HDR implementation may deter hardcore competitive players.
Everyday users praise the monitor's affordability, vibrant colors, and ease of setup, often calling it a "steal" for 1080p gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of built-in audio, noticeable ghosting in fast scenes, underwhelming HDR performance, and a wobble-prone stand.
Professional reviewers praise the VG249QL3A as a top-tier 1080p gaming monitor for competitive play, highlighting its 180 Hz panel, 1 ms response, ELMB motion clarity, and full ergonomic stand, while noting the missing USB-C and lack of true HDR as acceptable trade-offs.
Everyday users love the buttery-smooth gameplay, ergonomic flexibility, and vibrant colors, but complain about the weak speakers, lack of USB-C, and the perceived pixel stretch at 1080p on a 24" screen.
“Great value for the price”
“Colors pop in HDR”
“No audio output”
