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Acer G226HQL 21 5 Inch Screen LED Monitor
Last Updated: June 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
75
Unverified
66
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LED
TYPE
No
HDMI
60 Hz
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Review Analysis - 859 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Display Clarity
170screen, display, resolution, acer, pixels
+81%
-19%
" ... It is a very clear bright monitor with great resolution for an excellent price. ... "
" ... Great looking monitor, clearer than my old monitor. ... "
" ... "For nvidia users its easy to into nvidia control panel(not GeForce experience), then go to change display, click customize display, check enable resolutions not exposed by the display and click create custom resolution, you can do any resolution you want up to even the native resolution of 2560 x 1440p at 85 Hz ... I think this is automatic on Microsoft's part, but I set the scaling back to 100% to take advantage of the full screen real estate. ... "
" ... Acer 19.5" LED Monitor: I did my research before purchasing and Acer is known for the value and they have not disappointed me yet. ... "
" ... Great and affordable screen. ... "
" ... My brother needed a second screen for his setup so when he streamed he could read comments. ... "
" ... just nice to have a slightly bigger monitor for tired eyes and this works fine and price was good ($108). ... "
" ... best screen ever ... "
Device Compatibility
134acer, monitors, second, laptop, computer
+83%
-17%
" ... Very nice monitor. ... "
" ... This is a really nice monitor for what I'm using it for attaching it to my laptop so I can work on my new book it is really nice to have everything so sharp and the colors are very nice. ... "
" ... Bought to use as a second monitor when working at home. ... "
" ... Very happy with Acer ... "
" ... This does just what I needed - using it as a second screen for both my work (PC) laptop and personal (Mac) laptop. ... "
" ... bought it for my new computer ... "
" ... As expected for an Acer ... "
" ... This is an excellent monitor if you're looking for a desktop application. ... But if you're looking for a solid monitor for your desktop computer then it's hard to go wrong with an Acer product. ... "
Price
106monitor, money, worth, paid, monitors
+96%
-4%
" ... I very much got my money's worth with these two very affordable monitors. ... "
" ... I paid 85 bucks, which feels like a steal. ... "
" ... The 27" was a significant improvement over my older 24" Great price as well. ... "
" ... good value for the buck ... "
" ... Fantastic looking monitor for the price, no complaints whatsoever. ... "
" ... Could spend a tiny bit more to get higher quality, but the cost was worth it for me. ... "
" ... It is an excellent buy for the money. ... "
" ... Great buy and worth every penny. ... "
Picture Quality
76monitor, image, crisp, clear, sharp
+93%
-7%
" ... The picture quality is above average and performs very well. ... "
" ... Good quality has HDMI option and a VGA the image is amazing almost like a tv ... "
" ... Nice monitor for gaming, wide screen and a very clear picture. ... "
" ... good picture though . ... "
" ... Amazing picture on this. ... "
" ... The picture looks absolutely astonishing, especially for playing games if your graphics card has the power for the resolution . ... "
" ... clear picture, great price, easy to set up. ... "
" ... The good: The monitor is cheap yet the picture is high-quality. ... "
Color
74colors, monitor, vivid, settings, picture
+74%
-26%
" ... If you're watching a movie the color and brightness is great but I need to have a good resolution for excel so only 2 stars because I cant read some of the words. ... "
" ... The quality still looks new regarding color, brightness, and screen resolution. ... "
" ... The colors are over saturated and the brightness/contrast is off the scale but once its adjusted it looks amazing ... "
" ... * Excellent colors after calibration. ... The color gamut is good: 133% of sRGB. ... And it's pretty good for people needing a color accurate. ... "
" ... Once I changed it to full RGB, 32 bit, 0-255, the colors pop even more and the 'greyish' dark blacks are gone! ... Now blacks are nearly HDR black. ... "
" ... Sharp and Soft on the Eyes, very good Blue Light Balance. ... "
" ... Great resolution, good brightness and contrast, and energy saving. ... "
" ... Great resolution and color. ... "
Ports
67monitor, dvi, vga, hdmi port, adapter
+52%
-48%
" ... If you're looking for a good monitor to plug into a computer (I am using a MacBook Pro (2560x1600 resolution) with DVI to USB-C cable adaptor), look elsewhere. ... "
" ... If you do not need HDMI, this might be a good monitor. ... "
" ... No hdmi output, just a reminder. ... "
" ... Just note that it only has VGA and DVI ports. ... "
" ... I know it works on display port and if I remember right dvi as long as its dual link ... "
" ... Been using this about 6 months or so as a 2nd monitor screen extension for website work. ... "
" ... excellent monitor for the price, I was seriously considering buying another one, but there are NO HDMI PORTS (G246HL), the monitor has vgi(1) and dvi(1) and my gpu (gtx 1060 6gb SSC EVGA) only has one dvi(1), hdmi(2) and display port(2) . ... "
" ... The monitor arrived in new condition as pictured and with all required connection hardware, including both a DVI and VGA cable. ... "
Product Reliability
53months, working, monitor, year, stopped working
+60%
-40%
" ... Was a really good spend for me, got it around December-ish 2016 and still lasts me til today. ... "
" ... Boy has this changed my working life!! ... "
" ... 9 months down the line and they are still holding strong. ... I'm likely to move onto something different within the year but i'm glad I purchased these. ... "
" ... Even for a long time. ... this is Acer which has always been ten years behind. ... "
" ... this is Acer which has always been ten years behind. ... "
" ... This is my second Acer monitor and the first one still running well after 4 years without any problem. ... "
" ... 4 years later and it's working great still. ... "
" ... Seems to be entirely reliable. ... "
Resolution
42resolution, 1080p, full hd, hd, picture
+71%
-29%
" ... The screen hd quality is great but the only thing I dislike is that it doesnt come with a adapter for a gaming console. ... "
" ... Works well for spreadsheets, web development and watching HD videos. ... "
" ... And trust me, the advantage of WQHD (2560x1440) over HD (1920x1080) is great" ... "
" ... If you don't care about 4k for gaming or films, this is an excellent option. ... "
" ... If you want an affordable 1440p monitor for gaming this is perfect. ... "
" ... This is a more than capable monitor for most gaming and all movies/tv ... "
" ... Great monitor for the price, we use it in our office, the picture is great, we use the hdmi connection. ... "
" ... The resolution is incredible! ... "
Gaming
40monitor, game, uses, use, movies
+95%
-5%
" ... otherwise a great monitor for productivity and light gaming. ... "
" ... Will run Destiny 2 just fine but I recommend a monitor with a 144hz refresh rate for Overwatch. ... "
" ... Worth every penny, games all look fantastic as that's what this is primarily used for ... "
" ... Son uses it for college and gaming. ... "
" ... I can see why it's so popular for gamers and system builders. ... "
" ... My games look amazing !!! ... "
" ... I don't game, but refresh is quick and sharp. ... "
" ... This is a perfect monitor for a HTPC setup - and can do light gaming too (not the highest resolution or FPS, but pretty good). ... "
Marketplace
34picture, described, product, time, seller
+76%
-24%
" ... Product as described. ... Reached on time ... "
" ... On time, as advertised . ... "
" ... colors not as vivid as I had hoped but I am still happy with the added width and quality of picture, ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... good picture though . ... "
" ... I got prmpt delivery through Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... Worked great, thanks! ... "
" ... thank you always again ... "
Ease of Use
30set, easy to set, setup, monitor, price
+90%
-10%
" ... Has nice color and was easy to set up. ... "
" ... cheap and easy ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Tilt is easy. ... "
" ... And the tilt's nice and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Great monitor for good price and easy set up. ... "
" ... It has a nice big screen, and it is easy to set up. ... "
Setup
29setup, set, monitor, easy to install, together
+97%
-3%
" ... Set-up was very easy. ... "
" ... Follow-up report 11-24-17. ... "
" ... Initial unboxing and setup went smoothly and was initially very happy with the purchase. ... "
" ... He works from home sometimes, easy set up, screen is good, it comes with all the parts ... "
" ... About time to buy a second one for a dual monitor setup ... "
" ... About time to buy a second one for a dual monitor setup ... "
" ... Great monitor for good price and easy set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Sound Quality
22sound, monitor, built in speakers, speaker, picture
+55%
-45%
" ... SUPER EASY TO SET UP AND FOR THE PRICE IT IS A GREAT DEAL, THE ONLY THING IT DOES NOT HAVE IS BUILT IN SPEAKERS, WHICH WOULD BE A PLUS, BUT FOR THE PRICE, A GREAT SCREEN! ... "
" ... The picture is great, the speakers work well and the audio jack doesn't impact the sound quality at all. ... "
" ... Picture is good sound is all right. ... "
" ... It's 60hz, meh speakers, good response time. ... "
" ... Its need speakers, but other then that quality is great! ... "
" ... It does have a built in speaker . ... both on volume and sound quality . ... but, it is good enough for daily office type audio . ... "
" ... It has speakers, though I haven't tried them. ... "
" ... And the fact it has speakers makes it even better. ... "
Size
19perfect, small, really, desk, see
+74%
-26%
" ... To me its just the right size as i wanted something bigger than my 17.3 " laptop ... "
" ... Love the size, makes it much easier see. ... "
" ... Great size and clarity ... "
" ... This is every bit as good as my Dell of same size at work which is perfectly when I work at home. ... "
" ... It looks very nice on my desk. ... "
" ... Size really does matter. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my dual monitor desk. ... "
" ... Love the size. ... "
Design
19works, good, beautiful, well, looks great
+74%
-26%
" ... Big, bold and beautiful! ... "
" ... Great looking, high quality finish case. ... "
" ... The monitor is built well, looks great, and is cheap. ... "
" ... It has a soft blue light radiating from it for easy locating. ... "
" ... Looks good and works well for the area which is exactly what we needed. ... "
" ... Still looks good though, so i cant complain too much ... "
" ... Just plain Beautiful. ... "
" ... It looks very nice on my desk. ... "
Controls
17button, menu, power button, monitor, etc
+29%
-71%
" ... No labels for buttons so you have to guess. ... "
" ... However, after a few months the monitor is not detecting being connected to external signals and the menu buttons are not working. ... "
" ... i'd rather have the option to completely turn off the backlight. ... "
" ... After 15 min it went dim and the power / menu buttons wont respond. ... "
" ... Buttons are also crappy. ... "
" ... The control buttons run along the bottom of the besel and are not labeled. ... When I was able to launch the Menu button there was no responsiveness when tapping anything or pushing something like brightness or contrast etc . ... I will accept the factory settings simply because I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong with the available buttons. ... Once the incredibly difficult manual controls are discovered key controls are NOT available. ... "
" ... The control buttons run along the bottom of the besel and are not labeled. ... When I was able to launch the Menu button there was no responsiveness when tapping anything or pushing something like brightness or contrast etc . ... I will accept the factory settings simply because I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong with the available buttons. ... "
" ... When researching, I saw some people complained about the control buttons on the front-right bottom of the monitor. ... There are no pictures indicating where the buttons are and they are very small. ... I've been using it for a couple of weeks and still have to feel around for the tiny buttons. ... I have to put my finger to the far right and drag it along so I hit the first (power) button. ... I still frequently hit the second button from the right. ... If you have a bad sense of touch, big fingers or are clumsy, you might find it difficult to find the right button. ... "
Cables
17cables, power, included, dvi, cords
+59%
-41%
" ... Good: Includes all three video cables. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly out of the box, included a VGA and a DVI-D cable. ... "
" ... Luckily, I read that part in the description and just bought a couple of cables to manage the conversion. ... "
" ... I have taken it to 2 tech companies as well as best buy and they have no cords available for this product. ... "
" ... These absolutely come with all the cords. ... "
" ... It comes with all the cords needed to install plus a couple extra. ... "
" ... The best thing it came with all the cables you need. ... "
" ... worked well but needed a joint monitor connector. ... "
Overall performance
16graphics, work, performance, bought, two
+94%
-6%
" ... Nvidia graphics card took it with no problem. ... "
" ... im not gaming or doing hard-core design work . ... "
" ... I bought two of these displays for a PC build. ... "
" ... I've never had connection issues or graphics issues because of it. ... "
" ... Nice size and very good graphics. ... "
" ... Handles fine with a GTX 970. ... "
" ... Bought to use when I work from home and it does the job. ... "
" ... Desk top computer ... "
Product As Described
16described, product, good, exactly, vivid
+100%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... colors not as vivid as I had hoped but I am still happy with the added width and quality of picture, ... "
" ... very nice picture. ... "
" ... Exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
Build Quality
16monitor, cheap, base, thin, solid
+75%
-25%
" ... Great looking, high quality finish case. ... "
" ... You get a very good panel, but you do sacrifice build quality. ... "
" ... I really like that it's adjustable. ... "
" ... No height adjustment on these stands ... "
" ... They are really nice and cheap ... "
" ... For the price this is a really nice monitor, only complaint would be that the stand isnt metal but plastic, not really a big deal as its very sturdy once its set up anyways. ... "
" ... For the price this is a really nice monitor, only complaint would be that the stand isnt metal but plastic, not really a big deal as its very sturdy once its set up anyways. ... "
" ... I have three of these monitors at my desk, all of them are very sturdy. ... "
Clarity
15crystal, crisp, screen, works, size
+93%
-7%
" ... Pretty large and works some great and clear. ... "
" ... Very clear, and have had no issues. ... "
" ... Everything is crystal clear. ... "
" ... I really like how crisp and thin this thing is. ... "
" ... I'm sure you can get better monitors but not for this money Very clear ... "
" ... Pretty large and works some great and clear. ... "
" ... The screen is clear and crisp. ... "
" ... Clear, bright and working great! ... "
Device Stand
14mount, stand, mounting, vesa mount, vesa mounts
+64%
-36%
" ... All around great product works fantastic as a monitor, one rather upset I f thing is that there is no vesa mount for wall mounting, but beside that 10/10 monitor! ... "
" ... I recommend using the VESA mounts and your own arm. ... "
" ... The 24” monitor does have VESA mounting holes. ... I can verify after ordering a mount for ACER monitors to use a VESA mount that I didn’t need. ... "
" ... If your monitors have the holes required for mounting this is a really good deal. ... "
" ... Easy to mount. ... "
" ... After a month, I decided I wanted to mount them on my wall ... These weren't cheap, but they worked to get these non-VESA monitors to work with a VESA mount. ... "
" ... Very nice monitor- DOES NOT have VESA mount capability. ... "
Returns
13back, send, returned, amazon, repackage
+8%
-92%
" ... A waste of my time to repackage and send back ... "
" ... Got the RMA, will be getting a different brand when the refund comes in. ... "
" ... Then ship it back to me. ... "
" ... Now I need to go through the grief of ordering another one and returning this one. ... "
" ... No way to repair or return! ... "
" ... I need to return this product, nothing wrong with it, actually I not even open it. ... But I can’t not see the return option for this product. ... "
" ... If you buy it, keep all the packaging and try it out asap so you can return it . ... "
" ... Not worth the hassle of going through a return claim. ... "
Screen Protection
13something, second, pixel, months, looking
+38%
-62%
" ... Both have cracked screens. ... "
" ... The stand is also a bit on the short side, leaving me to figure out ways to raise the height of the screen itself so I'm not looking down as I sit at my desk. ... "
" ... Well it was all fine and dandy until about 2 days later I get a stuck pixel on my screen that I haven't been able to fix. ... "
" ... Will mirror your screen, but won't allow you to use it as a second screen. ... "
" ... Broke only a few months after having, The tinyest touch broke the screen. ... "
" ... Doesn't work can't return, Garbage don't buy screen arrived damaged internally! ... "
Software Platform
12acer, use, much, later, error
+50%
-50%
" ... Error Code: S7363-1260-48444350 "There appears to be a display problem. ... "
" ... Don't expect to use this for anything more then web browsing and throwing windows aside for later use while working. ... "
" ... This monitor is basically obsolete unless you use older OS, Win7 or Win8. ... "
" ... I believe this complaint is due to user error. ... "
" ... The driver on their support page does not work for Windows 10. ... DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU ARE USING WINDOWS 8, ONLY! ... "
" ... Back when I first purchased them I couldn't even find a page for this model on Acer's site. ... "
Delivery
12arrived, time, delivered, condition, box
+100%
" ... works aswom, and it was delivered by ups, thats what i care about, and it does go up to $200.00 thats not cheap for a monitor! ... "
" ... Arrived on time . ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... Shipped in great condition. ... "
" ... I know it's a great purchase for me and was delivered before the estimated date of delivery. ... "
" ... arrived on time and exactly what I need ... "
" ... I got prmpt delivery through Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... arrived on time and is as for expected. ... "
Capacity
9home, use, two, size, purchased
+100%
" ... * 25'' is a good size for small desks ... "
" ... This is every bit as good as my Dell of same size at work which is perfectly when I work at home. ... "
" ... Works great for my home office. ... "
" ... this unit worked very well for about 2 years of light home office use. ... "
" ... Bought this for my home office setup and its perfect size. ... "
" ... Would recommended for home or general office use. ... "
" ... Perfect for home office ... "
" ... Would recommended for home or general office use. ... "
Video Playback
9videos, watching, gaming, web, video editing
+100%
" ... I use the computer for work, graphic design and streaming videos or movies at the same time. ... "
" ... This is a more than capable monitor for most gaming and all movies/tv ... "
" ... I use it for gaming and watching videos or movies. ... "
" ... and of course CAT VIDEOS on youtube! ... "
" ... This is really good for video editing and watching movies or shows. ... "
" ... Works well for spreadsheets, web development and watching HD videos. ... "
" ... Video editing, digital art, and rendering go for something higher quality. ... "
" ... I use it for web surfing and watching DVDs so I can't comment on its attributes for use as a gaming monitor. ... "
Display Size
9size, right, nice, inch, big
+89%
-11%
" ... I wanted a larger screen and this fit the bill. ... "
" ... Everything looks fine and the screen size is just right. ... "
" ... Nice size and display. ... "
" ... Screen is just the right size! ... "
" ... Her old monitor was too small, and she really likes the big screen now. ... "
" ... Excellent size for tabletop, very good resolution ... "
" ... Pretty big screen ... "
Storage
8height adjustment, height, use, small, really
+63%
-38%
" ... Just what I need it for my small space. ... "
" ... Great value I wish I had room on my desk for a second ... "
" ... No height adjustment on these stands ... "
" ... Sits nicely on my riser! ... "
" ... * No height adjustment ... "
Fit
8together, one, mount, fit, desk
+88%
-13%
" ... good fit for a computer desk ... "
" ... Easy to mount. ... "
" ... 9 months down the line and they are still holding strong. ... "
" ... Sits nicely on my riser! ... "
" ... Sits nicely on my riser! ... "
" ... It fits my purposes perfectly. ... "
Drivers
7driver, windows 10, windows, think, nothing
+43%
-57%
" ... There are only drivers available for Windows 10, nothing for Mac (even then I don't think it would improve the picture quality) I am very dissatisfied, even for $120. ... "
" ... I tried everything I could think of, including updating my video card drivers and nothing seemed to help. ... "
" ... The driver on their support page does not work for Windows 10. ... Windows 10 does not properly detect the driver and thus uses a generic driver which maxes out at 1080p. ... "
Features
7adjust, light, functions, feature, well
+71%
-29%
" ... Very well made functions well ... "
" ... Nice and light, performs basic functions just fine. ... "
" ... Nice and light, performs basic functions just fine. ... "
" ... Sure a tilt or vertical adjust feature might be nice but that just adds cost. ... "
" ... Sure a tilt or vertical adjust feature might be nice but that just adds cost. ... "
Comfort
7stand, monitor, work, wobbles, tired
+43%
-57%
" ... hurts my eyes. ... "
" ... The issue was the stand and specifically the middle "neck" of the base. ... "
" ... feels bad man. ... "
" ... This is angled slightly down and completely non-adjustable. ... "
Keyboard
5wobbles, move, mouse, desk, backlit
+80%
-20%
" ... This l'il monitor allows us to boot up w/ a wired mouse & keyboard, then project to an HDMI 50 in Roku TV, switch to a wireless mouse & keyboard, segue to our sofa, stretch out on our posterior, then cruise. ... "
" ... This thing wobbles EVERY time I move at the desk, even something as simple as pushing/pulling the keyboard. ... "
" ... Good unit but next time I'll buy the backlit careen. ... "
" ... Good unit but next time I'll buy the backlit careen. ... "
Viewing Angles
5angles, colors, angle, vivid
+40%
-60%
" ... This type of panel has really bad angles. ... "
" ... Extremely limited viewing angles. ... "
Refresh Rate
4resolution, monitor, good, rate, overclock
+100%
" ... Would buy again if I was looking for another 60hz monitor. ... "
" ... Refresh rate is good. ... "
" ... Since it's my secondary display, it's not as important to me to have a high resolution or fast refresh rate. ... "
" ... Will run Destiny 2 just fine but I recommend a monitor with a 144hz refresh rate for Overwatch. ... "
User Manual
3description, stated, controls, clearly
-100%
" ... The manual is useless. ... Once the incredibly difficult manual controls are discovered key controls are NOT available. ... "
" ... The manual is useless. ... "
" ... The manual is completely wrong. ... "
For Kids
3gaming, day
+100%
" ... Exactly what my son was looking for ... "
" ... Exactly what my son was looking for ... "
" ... Son uses it for college and gaming. ... "
Volume
3speaker, using, speakers, sound, gonna
+67%
-33%
" ... It does have a built in speaker . ... both on volume and sound quality . ... "
" ... Great price for a good monitor, although the max volume is still a bit small to me. ... "
Bass
3+33%
-67%
" ... The base is also flimsy but it doesnt bother me. ... "
" ... Nad base and verbally. ... "
Cleaning
3+67%
-33%
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: No
Display
Type: LED
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz