Acer Nitro KG241Y 23.8-inch
Score: 80/100
Sceptre 24.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip is a 23.8-inch VA gaming monitor delivering a rapid 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response and FreeSync Premium for fluid gameplay. Its basic ergonomics, modest brightness, and limited color gamut are drawbacks. It targets budget gamers who prioritize high refresh performance.
The Sceptre C255B-FWT240 is a 24.5-inch curved VA monitor delivering a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response for competitive play. Its low brightness, basic tilt-only stand and subpar built-in speakers limit its suitability for bright environments and long sessions. Ideal for budget-focused esports enthusiasts.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.8 inches | 24.5 inchesbest | |
165 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
99 %best | 99 %best | |
3,000best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.8 kg | 3.13 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.8 inches | 24.5 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.8 kg | 3.13 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 540.26 mm | 558.5 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 414.27 mm | 416.1 mm |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip for its outstanding value, delivering a 165 Hz (and even 180 Hz in tests) VA panel with 1 ms response, FreeSync Premium and solid build at a low price. However they note the monitor's ergonomics are basic, brightness and color gamut are modest, and real-world contrast falls short of its specifications, making it less suitable for color-critical work.
Everyday users echo the praise for affordability, smooth high-refresh gaming and the lightweight, wobble-free stand, while repeatedly mentioning the cheap plastic stand, limited adjustability, and underwhelming color and brightness for tasks beyond gaming.
“Excellent upgrade from older TN panels.”
“Not the best by far, use headphones instead.”
Professional reviewers commend the Sceptre 24.5-inch curved monitor for delivering a rare combination of 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time at a budget price, highlighting its immersive 1800R curve and vibrant 99% sRGB color coverage. They appreciate the thin bezels, solid construction, and lack of backlight bleed, but criticize the weak built-in speakers, limited tilt-only ergonomics, and the VA panel's inherent color-accuracy and ghosting drawbacks, especially in bright environments or at 60Hz.
Everyday users celebrate the monitor's smooth high-refresh performance and immersive curvature, often calling it an excellent value upgrade over older TN panels. Praise centers on the vibrant colors, solid build, and clean visuals, while recurring frustrations focus on the low-quality speakers, lack of ergonomic adjustments, VA ghosting, and insufficient brightness for bright rooms or console use.
