Typical price: £380
What is it: 24-inch monitor with super-glossy panel
What we think: Good for games, but other similarly priced monitors are better all-rounders
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 July 2009
Tags: Acer, Acer G24, VGA, LED, power consumption
We like:
Fast game performance; capable of displaying vibrant, smooth colours
We don't like:
Lacks ergonomic support; unforgiving viewing angle; frustrating on-screen display; lacks extras beyond HDMI support
CNET UK judgement:
The Acer G24 is great for gaming, but not much else. Severe backlight bleeding means that, while movies look vibrant and lack ghosting, their colour isn't accurate enough for serious viewing
Full review:
If you're looking for a gaming-friendly monitor, the 24-inch Acer G24, available for around £380, could be just the ticket. Thanks to its high-gloss TN+Film panel, colours on the G24 look vibrant and smooth, and high-speed games feel responsive and accurate. The £400 Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP makes for a better all-around monitor, given its lower black level, S-PVA panel and multitude of connections, but, when it comes to displaying games, the G24 is a clear winner. Continue Reading...
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