Acer SB230 Bbix 23" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Ultra-Thin Zero Frame Monitor with AMD Radeon FREESYNC Technology - 1ms | 75Hz Refresh (HDMI & VGA ports), Black

When my Acer SB230 arrived it was hard for me to believe that there was actually a monitor inside the box. I'm so used to the big, heavy, clunky monitors of the past that it seemed far too light. It was well packaged and came protected by a clamshell foam insert which was inserted into a thick, form-fitting box. Everything that was supposed to be in the box was there. The only thing I wished they would have included is an HDMI cable. They did include a VGA cable but I wasn't about to spend money on a monitor and then not get the best picture possible by using the VGA input — so I purchased an HDMI cable locally.Assembly TimePutting the monitor together was simple and took less than 5-minutes. The hardest part was removing the clear coat protection tape that they used on the stand and bottom edge of the bezel.Pros:Lightweight, sleek, and ultra-modern looking — makes other monitors look fat.Outstanding image quality, everything is sharp and clear.The brightness of the monitor right out of the box is perfect. I didn't adjust a single thing.No dead pixels anywhere on the screen.Non-skid rubber feet do a great job of holding the monitor in place.The monitor, though extremely thin, is surprisingly strong and durable.The thin bezel frame that surrounds the screen is hardly noticeable and practically disappears in a darkened room.Has the ability to tilt backward 15 to 20 degrees — just be sure and grab the monitor at the top-center and bottom-center when you adjust it.Cons:A few minor ones.No DVI-D connection.No HDMI cable included.(They should have skipped the VGA and provided an HDMI cable.)It doesn't have the ability to adjust vertically.(The height though, seems to be perfect with 3-3/4" of space under the monitor.)They have put the adjustment controls underneath the bottom right-hand side of the monitor.However, now that I have used it for a few days, I'm glad the controls are under the monitor. Sure, having them there isn't as convenient but the result is a much sleeker look. Which I think is what Acer wanted to accomplish. It's also a plus not to have the "power on" light constantly shining at me. By the way, it's barely visible under the monitor, and when lit is a nice dark shade of blue.**************My Decision ProcessI spent a lot of time reading hundreds of reviews by Amazon customers on what they thought of their purchase. And though I considered other brands and comparable models (HP, BenQ, ViewSonic, Sceptre, LG, Samsung, ASUS) each time I came back to Acer.In the end, my decision came down to either the Acer SB220Q or the Acer SB230. I chose the SB230 because it had a larger screen (23" vs 21.5") and faster access time (1 ms access time vs 4 ms for the SB220Q). I also wanted a slightly larger monitor because my vision, while okay, isn't great. At the same time, space on my desktop is at a premium and anything larger would have been unwieldy.All things considered, I am very happy with my choice.A Sad DayThe Acer SB230 replaced my dearly beloved ViewSonic VX2235wm - a 22-inch monitor that finally bit the dust after many years of faithful service. Dumping it in the trash today was a lot harder than I thought it would be. In its time, it was a great monitor. That's why I came oh so close to buying a Viewsonic.ADDED: 1/8/19I don't understand how anyone could give the SB230 a "One-Star" review. Either the other reviewer got a "lemon" or he is using the VGA cable to connect to the monitor. (Don't.) An HDMI cable and a decent video card will make a world of difference in the picture quality. I'm running an old Dell 980 Optiplex with an I7 quad-core processor, 16gb of ram, an Nvidia GT610 video card and the picture on my monitor is stunning! I just watched an NBA basketball game and I felt like I was sitting courtside. It doesn't get much better than that — unless you're at the game.UPDATE: 7/15/19It's now six months later and I can report that I still love this monitor as much as the day it arrived. I have encountered no problems with it at all. Every pixel on the screen is still perfect and the picture is still as stunning to me as the first time I turned it on. I have no regrets whatsoever and would buy this monitor again if I needed another.UPDATE: 10/10/20It's now almost two years later and I'm still very happy with this monitor. It has no dead pixels and still functions properly. In its price range, it's pretty tough to beat for value, quality, and durability.

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If you’re someone (like me) that loves gaming, but not the usual high cost that comes with high quality - than this monitor might be your solution too. I intentionally downgraded to a more essentialist lifestyle by eliminating my 55” LED HDTV and put game costs on the back burner for a little bit. I didn’t want to completely sacrifice my hobby though just because it can hit into the budget/savings/investments and all that good, responsible stuff. :) 
I am also never one to sacrifice quality - so it can be challenging to have the best of both worlds. But it is entirely possible! 
I did quite a bit of comparison shopping, and was impressed with the specs of this affordable ACER. Since I am familiar with their reputation, I decided on this particular model simply for its game tech focus and price point (the product description on this page is spot on accurate). 
I’ve compiled my major observations in the Pros and Cons below - and can say without a doubt it has given me the chance to game on my terms without any significant financial investment.For me that’s a 5 star satisfaction experience!

My equipment: Playstation 4My must haves:
Tabletop size 20’’-24’’
<$120Full 1080 HDmin 60Hz refresh rateHeadphone portHDMI portPros:Crisp, responsive, bright pictureTiltable stand
Edgeless frame design
No dead pixels/noticeable glare or ghostingNo stuttering/response lag in cinematics or gameplayMultiple picture adjustment settings
Headphone audio port
Ease of setup and assembly
Excellent $ value(Potential) Cons:
Power button is easy to tap or mistake for settings buttons
 when adjustingNo internal speaker (not really an issue for me though. I use pro headphones for 90% of audio)
Only 1 HDMI port (not an issue for me yet)
Stand is not height adjustableMake no mistake, this is a solid monitor for most general uses. Pictures and video do a fairly good job showing it off, but it is much nicer in person. It looks professional and sturdy and compliments any environment. It's definitely worth the effort to experiment with settings to get your perfect playback and adjust gamma in-game as needed.I think it does a great job in bright or dim light and isn't one of those screens that has to be in a dark room to shine. I might be tempted to test it more thoroughly beside my 4k iMac eventually, but for now I’m good dedicating it exclusively to my lonely PS4.
Hopefully this review can help anyone that might be undecided. I am very happy with the cost to quality ratio and it has met all the requirements I was specifically looking for :)

It's big, screen is nice, one of the only monitors that comes in white and small border. I cant tell if it has speakers or not, as I got a new mac mini and still trying to figure out setting it up. But it works great for a monitor under $200.

This monitor is one of the clearest, cleanest displays I've ever used. I am super happy with it, especially given the low price point. It was easy to figure out the menu and controls, even without looking at the included user guide.The only negative I have is that it that the monitor stand is pretty short (the bottom of the display is only about 4-5 inches above the desk level) and is a fixed height. I would prefer that it were taller (or even adjustable) but I never thought about this when I was ordering.