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At a glance

Expert’s Rating

Pros

• Solid build quality with ergonomic stand, tripod mount
• Good image quality for the price
• Easy-to-read menu system with plenty of options
• 120Hz refresh rate with adaptive sync

Cons

• Lackluster cable management
• Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort
• No USB ports

Our Verdict

The Acer Vero B247Y G looks boring at a glance, but it delivers good image quality and motion clarity for about $150.

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Shoppers looking for a 24-inch 1080p monitor may be tempted by budget options that dip below $100. If you extend your budget to about $150, however, you can afford a more capable display like the Vero B247Y G. Though still basic, it delivers extras like an ergonomic stand and a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes it a good choice for both productivity and entertainment, including PC games.

Acer Vero B247Y G specs and features

The Acer Vero B247Y G’s basic specifications are nothing to get excited about. It’s a simple 24-inch, 1080p widescreen monitor with an IPS LCD panel. Dozens of competitors provide similar specifications, and quite a few are less expensive.

• Display size: 23.8-inch 16:9 widescreen
• Native resolution: 1920×1080
• Panel type: 8-bit IPS LCD
• Refresh rate: 120Hz
• Adaptive sync: Adaptive Sync
• HDR: No
• Ports: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x 3.5mm audio-in, 1x 3.5mm audio-out
• VESA mount: 100x100mm
• Audio: 2x 2-watt speakers
• Price: $154.99 MSRP ($139.99 typical retail)

However, the Vero B247Y G offers a few extras. It has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and supports Adaptive Sync. Budget gaming monitors offer this but monitors that target office and productivity usually skip it. The monitor also has a VGA port, which again speaks to its target demographic: This is a monitor Acer expects will be used alongside older, less capable PCs.

Read on to learn more, then see our roundup of the best monitors for comparison.

Acer Vero B247Y G design

It’s hard to imagine how the Acer Vero B247Y G could look more generic. The panel is surrounded by slim bezels, while the rear of the display and stand are clad in matte-black plastic. Nothing about the monitor stands out.

Of course, that’s the point. The Vero B247Y G is meant for a basic home or small business office, so it’s not supposed to stand out.

While it doesn’t look like much, the Vero B247Y G provides good build quality for the price. The monitor’s plastics feel reasonably thick and sturdy, which makes the monitor seem more premium than expected.

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Cable management is a bit of miss, as the monitor only provides a plastic clip. It more-or-less does the job, but it’s thin and the cables can bind up if you frequently adjust the monitor’s position.

Speaking of which, the included ergonomic stand is a big perk. It easily clips onto the monitor with a quick-release mechanism. The stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, and pivot. While this isn’t unheard of for a monitor priced around $150 or less, it’s far from guaranteed. The stand’s support for pivot into portrait mode is especially uncommon.

A 100x100mm VESA mount is also available for use with third-party monitor stands and arms.

The last design trait worth mention is the 1/4-inch tripod mount on the top of the stand. It can be used to attach all sorts of peripherals, such as cameras or ring lights. I’m not aware of any price-competitive alternative with a tripod mount, and while it’s certainly a niche feature, it will rocket the Vero B247Y G to the top of some shopping lists.

Acer Vero B247Y G connectivity

The Acer Vero B247Y G’s connectivity is extremely basic. It has one VGA port, one HDMI port, and one DisplayPort. The HDMI and DisplayPort connections support the monitor’s full refresh rate and resolution, but the VGA port is limited to 1080p at 75Hz.

VGA’s presence might seem old-fashioned, but it’s still common on budget monitors that target office and productivity use, since older PCs are common in these settings. However, providing VGA means the monitor is effectively limited to two video inputs when it’s paired with newer PCs that don’t support VGA.

The audio connectivity is also a bit unique, as the monitor includes both a 3.5mm audio input and an audio output. I assume the audio input is included because the monitor has a VGA input. HDMI and DisplayPort can carry audio, but VGA can’t.

USB connectivity is absent and arguably the monitor’s most significant downside. While it’s true that many budget monitors skip USB-A ports, it remains sorely missed. The lack of USB-A also means the monitor doesn’t have a KVM switch function, which is found on a fair number of budget and mid-range productivity monitors.

Acer Vero B247Y G menu and features

I was pleasantly surprised by the Acer Vero B247Y G’s on-screen menu system. It’s controlled by a quick, responsive joystick. The on-screen menu system includes clear feature descriptions and uses relatively large, easy-to-read text. This is an area where many budget monitors fall short, as they often have tiny, confusing menu systems.

The range of image quality adjustment is quite limited, but it’s fine for the price. There’s a wide variety of preset modes and adjustments for adaptive sync and response times, among other things. It covers the basics.

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I did notice one oddity. The monitor has a Max Brightness setting that must be turned on to reach the full monitor brightness; the monitor ships with this setting turned off, which restricts its brightness to about 115 nits. I expect this has to do with energy consumption certifications.

A pair of 2-watt speakers round out the monitor’s features. They’re thin and tinny but do provide enough volume for basic use, like video calls or podcasts. Still, external speakers or a headset is highly recommended. 

Acer Vero B247Y G SDR image quality

The Acer Vero B247Y G is a budget monitor, so expectations about its image quality should be kept in check. However, while it’s obviously no threat to more expensive monitors, the Vero B247 G scores well overall.

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I measured a maximum sustained SDR brightness of 305 nits, which is great for a budget display. The Gigabyte M27QA ICE is the only similar, recently reviewed monitor that’s brighter, but it’s also starting the creep outside of budget territory at a price of $279.99

The Vero B247Y G’s brightness, along with the monitor’s matte coat, will make the monitor easy to view in most rooms. A higher level of brightness is only required in very bright, sunlit rooms, or in a very bright office. But you’ll typically need to up your budget to $300 or more if you want an LCD monitor that reaches above 400 nits.

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The Vero B247 G’s contrast is surprisingly good. I measured a maximum contrast ratio of 1530:1 which, as the graph shows, is much better than usual for an IPS LCD monitor. This level of contrast helps the monitor deliver a deeper, more immersive image. It doesn’t make much difference in office productivity, but it’s appreciated when viewing photos, videos, and games.

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Color gamut, on the other hand, is a minor weakness. The Vero B247 G spanned 99 percent of sRGB, 84 percent of DCI-P3, and 77 percent of AdobeRGB. These results aren’t bad, and they’re good enough to provide a vivid and colorful image. They’re also in line with some budget competitors, such as the Pixio Wave. Still, it’s possible to find similar monitors with superior color, such as the KTC H24T09P.

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Color accuracy is a bit of a wash. While these numbers appear to differ greatly on the graph, in truth, numbers clustered this tightly tend to look rather similar, and the Vero B247 G lands right in the middle of the pack. Though its color accuracy is far from the best monitor, which can achieve an average error of around 0.5 (lower is better), the overall color accuracy is solid.

It’s a similar story with the monitor’s gamma and color temperature. I measured a gamma curve of 2.3, which is slightly off the target of 2.2. This means the image looks a tad darker than it should. I also measured a color temperature of 6600K, only a hair off the target of 6500K. This technically means the image is a bit cooler than preferred, but I found the difference hard to appreciate in real-world use.

The monitor’s 1080p resolution works out to 92 pixels per inch across the 23.8-inch panel. That’s not particularly sharp for a monitor in 2025. The image is crisp at a glance, but small fonts and high-contrast edges can reveal some aliasing or pixelation, while video can look a bit soft. This is typical for a budget monitor, however; it’s difficult to find a feature-comparable 1440p display.

Overall, the Acer Vero B247Y G has good image quality for a monitor in its price bracket. It does best in brightness and contrast, where it outperforms many similar monitors. While the monitor’s budget price means shoppers should keep expectations in check, it’s generally a vivid, sharp monitor that looks good in a wide range of content.

Acer Vero B247Y G HDR image quality

The Acer Vero B247Y G doesn’t support HDR. That’s preferable for a budget monitor, as displays in this price bracket lack the image quality to make HDR pop. Some budget monitors technically support HDR, but the quality of the HDR image makes it pointless.

Acer Vero B247Y G motion performance

The Acer Vero B247Y G has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and supports Adaptive Sync (including FreeSync and G-Sync) for smooth frame pacing. These features aren’t hard to come by even among budget monitors, but monitors meant for office use tend to skip them, so these features give the Vero B247Y G an edge.

Motion clarity is decent. Fast-moving objects present with good clarity, though some small details remain easy to miss. Scrolling through text also reveals better clarity, which makes it easier to flip through documents, and generally makes the monitor feel more responsive than competitors stuck at 60- to 75Hz.

And wait — there’s more! The Vero B247Y G also has Acer VRB, a black frame insertion feature. It inserts blank frames between real frames which, due to a trick of human perception, improves motion clarity. While it does lead to a “double image” effect and reduces brightness, it’s successful in improving clarity, which can be useful in competitive games. Keep in mind, however, that VRB doesn’t work alongside Adaptive Sync (you can’t have both turned on at the same time).

The Vero B247Y G’s combination of a 120Hz refresh rate, Adaptive Sync, and black frame insertion is odd for an office monitor. These features are more likely to be found in a gaming monitor, and their inclusion makes the Vero a good choice if you need one budget monitor that can handle both productivity and gaming.

Should you buy the Acer Vero B247Y G?

The Acer Vero B247Y G is a good choice for shoppers looking to buy a capable, versatile monitor for a home office or small business. Its retail price of $154.99, sometimes discounted to $139.99, is towards the high end for a 24-inch 1080p monitor. However, it’s justified by the monitor’s build quality, ergonomic stand, image quality, and improved refresh rate.

In fact, I’d really urge most shoppers to buy the Vero B247Y G over the least expensive 1080p alternatives. It’s possible to buy a 24-inch 1080p monitor for as little as $80, but pricing that low forces a monitor to compromise on build and image quality. The Vero monitor’s slightly higher pricing helps it avoid mistakes and allows it to offer extra features, like a 120Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync, that competitors may lack.