Acer Nitro 23.8 Inch 165 Hz IPS Full HD Gaming Monitor -VG240YS

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Panel Type & Size

IPS panel, 23.8‑inch (≈ 60.5 cm diagonal). Gives wide viewing angles of around 178° both horizontally and vertically.

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Native Resolution

Full HD: 1920 × 1080 pixels. Good sharpness on this screen size; standard for gaming monitors in this class.

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Refresh Rate

165 Hz refresh rate (over “digital” inputs like HDMI/DisplayPort). Faster frame updates help in competitive gaming, smoother animations.

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Response Time / Motion Handling

~2 ms typical grey‑to‑grey; also has “Visual Response Boost” (VRB) giving ≈ 0.5 ms MPRT (motion picture response time) in certain modes. Helps reduce motion blur.

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Adaptive Sync / FreeSync

Supports AMD FreeSync Premium (or FreeSync) to reduce tearing and stuttering by synchronizing GPU frame output and monitor refresh.

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Brightness

Typical ~250 cd/m² (nits). Not extremely bright, sufficient for indoor gaming and general work but may struggle under strong ambient light.

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Contrast Ratio

Native contrast ~1000:1 (typical for IPS), dynamic / product spec mentions high dynamic contrast performance (feature names like “SuperSharpness,” etc.).

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Color & Viewing Angles

IPS panel gives good color consistency and wide viewing angles (≈ 178°/178°). Colours are decent, though as with many IPS panels, there may be some IPS glow depending on viewing angle and brightness.

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Connectivity / Ports

2 × HDMI (2.0), 1 × DisplayPort (1.2) input; audio out/headphone jack; built‑in stereo speakers.

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Design & Ergonomics

Slim “zero‑frame” / slim bezels design, tilt adjustment from about ‑5° to +20°; no height or swivel adjustment in many listings; VESA mount (100 × 100 mm) supported.

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Power & Efficiency

Typical power consumption ~20 W; max around 35 W depending on use; low power in standby/off modes (~0.4‑0.5 W).

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Built‑In Extras / Features

Has built‑in speakers (≈ 2 W each or ≤ few watts total), presets / game modes, Acer Vision Care features (flicker‑free, low blue light, etc.), Display Widget for OSD via software.

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Warranty

In many markets comes with a 3‑year on‑site warranty; so reliability + support are decent.

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Limitations / Trade‑Offs

• Brightness isn’t very high (250 nits), so HDR performance is limited.
• No height adjustment of stand in most versions.
• IPS panels can have IPS glow near edges or corners.
• Color gamut coverage is standard (sRGB) but not wide gamut for professional colour work.
• Speakers are basic.
• For using the highest refresh rate, you’ll need a good GPU & correct cable (DisplayPort usually).
• In some use cases, users report flickering / minor issues.

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Value Proposition

For its price point, this monitor offers excellent gaming performance: high refresh rate, fast response, good display quality, FreeSync — a very solid pick for gamers wanting smooth gameplay without spending premium amounts. If you care more about ultra‑HDR, color critical work, or premium ergonomic adjustments, then higher end monitors will do better.