Description
Acer B246WL Monitor: Affordable Wide-Screen Display for Work & Entertainment
When it comes to finding a reliable monitor that balances performance, affordability, and wide-screen clarity, the Acer B246WL Monitor is a strong choice. Designed with productivity and multimedia in mind, this monitor delivers the right features for office tasks, casual gaming, and everyday use—without breaking the bank.
Key Features of Acer B246WL Monitor
1. Wide-Screen 24-Inch Display
The Acer B246WL comes with a 24-inch Full HD wide-screen panel, offering sharp visuals and vibrant colors. Its large screen size is perfect for multitasking, browsing, or watching movies comfortably.
2. Full HD Resolution (1920 x 1080)
Enjoy crisp and detailed images with 1080p resolution, making this monitor suitable for both work documents and HD entertainment content.
3. Ergonomic Design
The monitor’s slim, professional design ensures it fits well in any setup, whether at home or in the office. It offers adjustable tilt for comfortable viewing during long hours of use.
4. Connectivity Options
Equipped with VGA and DVI ports, the Acer B246WL provides flexibility for connecting to both older and newer PCs or laptops.
5. Energy Efficient
Acer integrates EcoDisplay technology, reducing power consumption while maintaining great performance—helping you save on electricity bills.
Why the Acer B246WL Still Holds Value in the Used Monitor Market
In a world where 4K, ultrawide, and HDR displays dominate conversations, there’s still a place for well-built, dependable midrange monitors — especially on the secondhand market. The Acer B246WL is one such example. While it’s not a flashy gaming screen, its combination of ergonomics, color fidelity, and long life makes it a compelling option for home offices, students, and light creative work. Below, we explore its strengths, potential drawbacks, and tips for buying used.
Key Specifications & Features
The Acer B246WL is a 24-inch display with a WUXGA (1920 × 1200) resolution and an IPS-type (in-plane switching) panel. Unlike the more common 16:9 aspect ratio, this 16:10 format gives slightly more vertical real estate, which can be useful for document work, coding, or spreadsheets.
Other notable specs:
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Response time: 5 ms (Gray-to-Gray) (Acer Specs)
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Brightness: 300 nits (Tech Specs)
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Contrast: native 1,000:1, dynamic up to 100,000,000:1 (Product Review)
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Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, USB 3.0 hub, audio out, speakers (2 W)
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Stand / Ergonomics: Height adjustment (~150 mm), tilt (−5° to 35°), swivel (60°) and pivot support, and VESA 100×100 mount compatibility
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Power: low power consumption (~16.5 W)
This monitor is part of our refurbished monitors collection, ideal for users looking for quality at a budget price. For a detailed review, check PCMag’s Acer B246WL review.
Strengths of a Used B246WL
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Ergonomics & adjustability
Many monitors forego height, swivel, and pivot adjustments, but the B246WL includes them — a boon for comfortable multi-hour usage. Learn more about monitor ergonomics tips. -
16:10 aspect ratio
Extra vertical space is useful for office work or coding. -
Good panel and viewing angles
IPS-type panel ensures stable colors even when viewed off-axis. For shared screens, see DisplaySpecifications comparison. -
Multiple input options and USB hub
With DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort in addition to a built-in USB hub, you can connect multiple devices without swapping. -
Price efficiency
On the used/refurbished market, you’ll often find this monitor for well below modern new monitors with similar specs, giving excellent value. See eBay listings for pricing trends.
Common Drawbacks & What to Check When Buying Used
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Backlight wear / uneven brightness (MonitorBacklight Guide)
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Dead / stuck pixels (Pixel Check Tool)
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Cosmetic condition & stand mechanism
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Color calibration drift (X-Rite Color Calibration)
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Limited refresh rate & gaming performance
Use Cases & Ideal Users
Ideal for: writers, coders, students, office setups, designers doing general graphics work, or secondary monitors (dual-monitor setup guide).
Not ideal for: competitive gamers, HDR or wide-gamut color users, and 4K tasks.
