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Release date: 16 Mar 2021
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Acer Nitro KG2 KG242YP review

Acer Nitro KG2 KG242YP. Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Response time: 2 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

Superbly Synced

Eliminate choppy gameplay and distracting visual tears with AMD FreeSync™ Premium. Savor the smooth, responsive visuals as the monitor’s refresh rate is synched to your computer’s framerate.

Fast-Paced Frames

Enjoy seamless, lag-free gaming with a rapid overclocked 165Hz refresh rate. Even when the action gets frenetic, the 0.5ms response ensures clear, blur-free images.

HDR Enabled

Change how you see your games with HDR 10 support. HDR will improve overall quality and contrast to take your gameplay to the next level with improved color accuracy.

Eye Safety First

Protect your eyes from unnecessary strain by utilizing Acer BlueLightShieldâ„¢ and Flickerlessâ„¢ technologies. Settle in for long gaming sessions with reduced monitor glare and eye fatigue thanks to Acer ComfyViewâ„¢ and Low Dimmingâ„¢.

An Ergonomic Edge

Good monitors should cause little to no strain. Give the display a tilt to put your mind, and your neck, at ease. The ZeroFrame design also offers up plenty of screen space.

Acer Nitro KG2 KG242YP specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3.73 kg
Height (without stand): 32.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.5 cm
Width (without stand): 54 cm
Weight (with stand): 4.19 kg
Height (with stand): 412 mm
Depth (with stand): 240 mm
Width (with stand): 540 mm

Packaging Data

Cables included: AC
Stand included: yes

Power

Power consumption (off): 0.4 W
Power consumption (max): 50 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 25 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 38 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 22 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 15°
Tiltable: True
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync
AMD FreeSync: True

Design

Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 2 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone out: yes
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI: True

Display

High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Display diagonal (metric): 61 cm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Backlight type: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 2 ms
Display brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8")