Asus VG248QG
Score: 82/100
Acer Nitro KG241Y 23.8-inch
Score: 80/100Rankings
The ASUS VG248QG is a 24-inch TN gaming monitor delivering a blistering 165 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time, making it ideal for competitive esports. Its trade-off is limited color accuracy and viewing angles due to the TN panel, plus modest ergonomic adjustments. Best suited for fast-paced gamers prioritizing speed over visual fidelity.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inchesbest | 23.8 inches | |
165 Hzbest | 165 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 msbest | 1 ms |
350 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
— | 99 %best | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.216 kg | 3.8 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Display(6) | ||
Panel Type | TN | VA |
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 23.8 inches |
Response Time (ms) | 0.5 ms | 1 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 250 nits |
HDR Support | false | true |
Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 5.216 kg | 3.8 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 560.9 mm | 540.26 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 358.9 mm | 414.27 mm |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
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Professional reviewers and ASUS editors commend the VG248QG for its blistering 165 Hz overclock, 0.5 ms response, and seamless G-SYNC/Adaptive-Sync integration, which together deliver tear-free, ultra-smooth gameplay. They also highlight ELMB and GamePlus features as esports-focused enhancements, while noting the trade-off of a TN panel's limited color accuracy and the stand's minimal ergonomics.
Everyday users love the monitor's lightning-fast response and easy Adaptive-Sync setup, describing it as "blazing fast" and great value for a 1080p high-refresh experience. Common complaints revolve around the TN panel's color shift at side angles, the lack of height or swivel adjustments, and occasional coil-whine or backlight bleed issues.
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.
