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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great inexpensive monitor

Easy assembly, excellent quality I like the monitor very much. I use it as a monitor when I work at home. That's my review!

What are the pros of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • electronics
What are the downsides to using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Dead on arrival, no turning back

Not included, the cable is ok. I returned it and got my money back. I would have given more stars for how easy it was to get my money back, but even though the title description said 'rotate', I didn't see an option to rotate the screen. I tried to force it to turn but stayed put without breaking anything. If you're looking for a swivel monitor, don't buy this one.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Preferably
What are the disadvantages of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Not bad

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2 power buttons in my opinion

I, like several other people who have reviewed this monitor, plugged everything in and turned on the power (little toggle switch on the power cord), nothing happened. The monitor is probably defective. On the back of the monitor I found 4 small buttons. One of them is the second power button. When pressed, the monitor turns on. They are small and difficult to see. Overall I'm happy with the monitor.

What are the pros of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • ‎Black
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Value today (on offer), obsolete tomorrow?

2K and 4K monitors become affordable at $69 BUT not cheap. So if you bought it on sale for $69, it's a good value. Pros: No stand for portrait/landscape/tilt/elevate, VESA, decent image quality options once set up properly. Cons: 1080p, display almost too big for 1080p to be acceptable. No display port, not even an audio output. expired tomorrow.

What are the upsides of using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Great product Very happy with my purchase
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Exchange Availability

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great monitor in my opinion

Great monitor. The picture quality is excellent. The webcam works great and has excellent resolution. My only complaints: I had to go online and download the user manual. What came with the monitor was unreadable with such small font. Second, the built-in speakers aren't very loud, even after figuring out how to control the volume.

What benefits does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display offer?
  • My son loves this monitor.
What are the negative aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Poor quality built-in speakers.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Have two DOA monitors

The first monitor I received worked right out of the box. After speaking to Revain and Acer to "fix bugs" and make sure it was DOA, Revain sent me a new device. Really wanted to set it up for my son's virtual school (thanks Ron) only to find out it's DOA too. Revain is sending another replacement so hopefully the third time is the spell?

What are the upsides of using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Elegant design
What are the cons of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • There are doubts

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value: my rating

I like that the surface is anti-glare as there is a window behind me. I wish my laptop had the same! I have excellent vision, but I have to keep the blinds closed to keep my eyes from being dazzled. But on an additional monitor there is no such problem. I have found this to be exactly what I was looking for.

What are the perks associated with Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • monitors
What are the drawbacks of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • vulgarity

The instructions that came with this Acer monitor state that cables other than the power cord are optional. Not true. An HDMI cable is required to connect to the USB port or Micro port. The HDMI cable is for the camera. You must also use a VGA output cable to connect to the port.

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Excellent image quality and brightness. Very important
What are the shortcomings associated with Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Poor color accuracy

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Very bad monitor, good for me

While the monitor has many features, it didn't suit me. I bought a display cable to get a better picture but it was fuzzy and fuzzy. The type of lighting technology is also very harmful to the eyes. Looks fancy, but it's not.

What are the positive aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Cool
What are the negative aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • high price

Revainrating 1 out of 5

DOESN'T WORK in my opinion

I connected everything and nothing worked. This is the third technology I've bought from Revain, but it doesn't work. If you want the technology to work, do yourself a favor and head to Best Buy.

What benefits does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display offer?
  • i hold my fists
What are the trade-offs of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Neutral

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bad description: my rating

Good monitor, picture quality is decent, OSD is customizable to your needs. However the product description is a bit misleading, it says there are built in speakers and a display port but none of that was with me, although I believe the 27 inch device has these features the description just didn't mention them described clearly enough. Overall a great product and happy with this monitor.

What positive qualities does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display possess?
  • computers and accessories
What are the negative aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • makes me angry

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Doesn't work consistently

This monitor is great when it's working, but it's inconsistent. Sometimes when I connect HDMI the monitor recognizes the source straight away, but other times it says no input and just doesn't register that anything is connected. We've had this issue with several different laptops and several different input cables.

What are the advantages of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • acer
What are the negative aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Not bad

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The perfect entry-level gaming monitor!

The design is very simple, mostly made of plastic, the front panel is plain and thin. I don't have many complaints about the build, it serves its purpose perfectly and doesn't look terrible despite having the same specs and price as the Nitro line, but I feel like the Nitro line is a much better one Gaming design has . Elements to this and of course better build quality with metal base and so on. What I like they've fixed from their Nitro line is the stand adjustment features, they're pretty…

What are the pros of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Absolute legend
What are the trade-offs of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • The high cost of top models.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

This model has no speakers

This model doesn't have speakers, but otherwise this monitor has held up well for the time I've had it (note that this model doesn't have audio I/O either).

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • 23.8 inches
What are the problems of using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • The cost of destroying a piggy bank

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Pixelation after 5 months of use

There was a great monitor with a good built in camera. After 5 months of use, my screen is heavily pixelated. Don''t know if it''s any good or not. Arrived totally inoperative; would not even power up.!

What are the reasons to consider Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • The ad is amazing. Delivery was fast.
What are the shortcomings associated with Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • I don't know if that's good or not. Arrived totally non-functional; didn't even turn on.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

IPS panel is not everything it should be

This display had everything I was looking for on paper. HDMI, check. Height adjustable, check. Low latency, check. What I didn't realize was how bad "cheap" ips panels had gotten. This panel and apparently many others suffer from the phenomenon of vertical lines in certain colors (blue, orange, green). I was seduced by the promises of better viewing angles and colors, but honestly I can't tell this IPS panel apart from the old TN panel. Videos and photos look good, but solid colors like icons…

What are the upsides of using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • 75 Hz refresh rate with HDMI connection
What negative qualities does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display possess?
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better than a small laptop screen

Received this due to the wfh situation during the pandemic. I liked the size and the ability to adjust the height. This screen definitely saved me from a small laptop, but the picture quality isn't the best, but it does the job. And you get what you pay for - overall I'm happy with the product so far.

What are the positive aspects of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • ‎CB242Y birth
What negative features does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display have?
  • Something wrong

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor, suits me

The picture is sharp and clear. The stand is unobtrusive, stable and easy to assemble. The monitor can easily be rotated between portrait and landscape format.

What are the perks associated with Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • Very good monitor for the price
What are the problems of using Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • The monitor would not turn on. I tried another socket and still nothing so I returned it.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for Zoom meetings and webinars.

The built-in camera is great for Zoom meetings and webinars. I've had trouble finding monitors with a camera attached and this one is barely noticeable but works great. The screen is high quality and the perfect size for spreadsheets and it goes well with the second one I bought allowing me to have two screens.

What are the pros of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • 21.3 x 9.2 x 19.6 inches
What are the cons of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • not everything fits

Revainrating 4 out of 5

No HDMI cable - still with VGA.

Overall I think there is value here. Picture on Mac seems fine, it would be nice to have a 75Hz setting available. I don't understand why this company doesn't add an HDMI cable and that they only have 1 HDMI port, that's weird - doesn't matter as I use a splitter anyway. Who still uses VGA? - should have removed that connector and added HDMI instead. The screen brightness is quite intense, I had to lower it to 85%.

What are the key selling points of Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display?
  • yeah that's all i can say
What negative qualities does Acer CB242Y Bir FreeSync Technology 23.8-Inch Monitor, 🖥️ 1920x1080 Resolution, 75Hz Refresh Rate, Frameless Design, HD Display possess?
  • Too bright in the dark