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

Cons:

Minor light bleeding on edges
Lighter colors wash out

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Last revision on May 16, 2025

Reviewers Liked

Light and thin
Good colors
Crisp, clear text
Wide viewing angles

Reviewers Didn't Like

Minor light bleeding on edges
Lighter colors wash out
Display doesn't feel as sturdy as others
No DVI port

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By Expert Reviews on October 31, 2011

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

By ITP.net on April 03, 2011

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

By LaptopMag on December 03, 2010

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 TechRadar on March 12, 2010

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

By cnet on March 04, 2010

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 DigitalVersus on January 25, 2010

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 Government Computer News on February 24, 2011

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

By Expert Reviews on May 16, 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 TechSmart.co.za on February 02, 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 AsiaOne on January 08, 2010

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