Overview
The Acer EK240YAbi is a 23.8-inch IPS monitor built around a 250 cd/m² panel tuned more for everyday and office use than for high-refresh gaming. It runs Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 50 Hz - 75 Hz though it skips HDR certification. Brightness is rated at 250 cd/m² with a 1000 : 1 static contrast ratio, and the Anti-glare/Matte coating keeps reflections down. Connectivity is 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x D-sub, and the stand offers tilt-only adjustment at 2.9 kg. Buy it if you just need a reliable, well-priced 23.8-inch 1080p display for work, browsing, and light gaming; skip it if fast refresh rates or wide color coverage are the priority, since this panel is built for value rather than speed.
Key Highlights
- Slim - profile with a anti-glare/matte finish
- 1000 : 1 static contrast ratio for a IPS panel
Who Should Buy the acer EK240YAbi
Display Performance
Gaming Performance
HDR & Brightness Reality
The EK240YAbi does not carry any HDR certification. Its 250 cd/m² typical brightness and 1000 : 1 static contrast sit well below what's needed for a meaningful HDR image, so content will play back in standard dynamic range regardless of what a source device offers. If HDR video is a priority, look elsewhere in this lineup at a model that specifically lists HDR10 support.
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Real-World Use Cases
Pros & Cons
- Slim profile keeps the desk footprint small
- Anti-glare/Matte coating cuts glare in bright rooms
- Tilt-only stand with no height, pivot or swivel adjustment
- No HDR certification of any kind
- Refresh rate tops out below the 144 Hz that's now common at this size
- No built-in speakers, so external audio is required
- sRGB coverage is not published, so colour accuracy is unverified
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | EK240YAbi |
| Model Alias | EK240Y AbiEK240YAEK240YA bi |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size Class | 23.8 in |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD / 1080p) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | 92 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) |
| Colors | 16777216 colors (24-bit) |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (Typical) | 250 cd/m² | |
| Contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 here - a IPS-class figure that affects how deep on-screen blacks appear |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz - 75 Hz | 50 Hz - 75 Hz on this panel - the higher end determines how smooth fast motion looks in games |
| Response Time | 5 ms (min) GtG | 5 ms (min) GtG on this panel - lower figures mean less motion blur in fast scenes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: IPSBacklight: W-LEDViewing Angles: 178° / 178°Response Time: 5 ms (GtG)Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Camera | No |
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| Ports | 1× HDMI 1.41× D-sub |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 75 x 75 mm | |
| Height Adjustment | No | Not offered on this model - the panel height is fixed once the stand is attached |
| Pivot | No | |
| Swivel | No | |
| Tilt | Yes | |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
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| Voltage | 100 V - 120 V (110V) / 220 V - 240 V (220V) |
| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
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| Certificates | CE / TÜV GS / ISO9241-307 class I / MPRII |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Without Stand Width | 551 mm |
| With Stand Width | 551 mm |
| With Stand Height | 389 mm |
| With Stand Depth | 192 mm |
| With Stand Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Specification | Value |
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