Acer S243HL

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Light and thin; good colors; crisp, clear text.
Excellent picture quality and color depth, Wide viewing angles, Easy to switch between display modes, Generous warranty
The Acer S243Hl has a unique aesthetic; has two HDMI ports.

Cons:

Minor light bleeding on edges; not overly bright.
Lighter colors wash out, Display doesn't feel as sturdy as others, No DVI port

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Last revision on October 28, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Light and thin; good colors; crisp, clear text
Excellent picture quality and color depth, Wide viewing angles, Easy to switch between display modes, Generous warranty
The Acer S243Hl has a unique aesthetic; has two HDMI ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

Minor light bleeding on edges; not overly bright
Lighter colors wash out, Display doesn't feel as sturdy as others, No DVI port
The Acer S243HL has a dim screen and a high black level that adversely affects its color accuracy; no DVI port

Expert reviews and ratings

By Expert Reviews on October 31, 2011 60

It looks stunning and the two HDMI ports are welcome, but you can get better image quality for less...

By ITP.net on April 03, 2011 80

An aggressively priced LCD screen that’s supremely capable in the visual department. An exceptional value-buy....

By LaptopMag on December 03, 2010 70

This 24-inch monitor offers lots of display for your dollar and a super-thin...

By TechRadar on March 12, 2010 70

One look at the Acer S243HL and you'll know that Acer isn't interested in a conventional design. This 24-inch LED monitor has a look and feel all of its own. The super-slim panel sits on an integrated stand, to which you simply add the balancing...

By cnet on March 04, 2010 64

The Acer SL243HL is a great-looking monitor with drab colors that leave a lot to be desired. Read full review See all...

By DigitalVersus on January 25, 2010 40

Energy Consumption Compared to other recent 23" and 24" monitors, the S243HL uses a lot less energy.Up against the H243HX, another Acer monitor, it uses 30% less energy, which can represent a serious saving on your electricity bill at the end of...

By Government Computer News on February 24, 2011

S We found the red, greens and blues to be bright and about as close to true as you can get. The blue was especially vibrant, which comes in handy when viewing movies. In our gradient scale, all colors looked smooth in the transition from dark to...

By Expert Reviews on May 16, 2010 80

An amazingly thin screen a futuristic design that will turn heads, but it's not as good value as some rivals...

By TechSmart.co.za on February 02, 2010

For its sheer impressiveness the Acer S243HL takes the cake. This 24" wide screen monitor not only provides a grandiose LED backlit screen, but does so at a mere 15 mm thick (Read full Tech Specs). HD content is king these days, and the Acer, with...

By AsiaOne on January 08, 2010

As it is, 24-inch LED monitors with multiple inputs are hard to come by. And with a price tag more commonly found on 23-inch models, choosing this big screen is...

By Les Numériques on January 25, 2010 40

Pari raté, on a bien une réduction de la consommation d'énergie, mais la qualité est passée à la trappe....

By 01Net on January 20, 2010 80

Acer signe ici le premier moniteur de sa série S, clairement tournée vers le haut de gamme. Le modèle S243HL de 24 pouces se distingue par un design anguleux très soigné, un pied en aluminium brossé et une épaisseur...

By TestNumerique.fr on January 01, 2010 80

Samsung n’a pas l’exclusivité du LED, qu’on se le dise ! Nous vous présentons ici en avant-première le tout nouveau S243HL. Il s’agit d’un écran ultra-plat de 23 pouces de diagonale. Sa résolution est...

By Ere Numérique on November 30, 2009 80

Samsung n’a pas le monopole de l’excellence écologique. Acer aussi se place premier ex æquo avec 22 W à la mesure. En veille, c’est moins bon puisqu’il faut compter presque 1 W. Le contraste dynamique du moniteur Acer S243HL permet...

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