Acer - XF251Q 24.5" LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (DVI, HDMI, VGA) - Black
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Features
Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
High resolutions that deliver a solid gaming or video experience without undue strain on your graphics card.
1 ms response time
Delivers ultra-fast performance, minimizing lag and time-to-screen.
75 Hz refresh rate
Delivers powerful performance so that you can get the most out of your games and videos.
24.5" antiglare LED monitor
Efficient screen type uses LEDs to provide precise backlighting to pixels.
FreeSync Technology
Adaptive synchronization technology that matches the frame rate of the monitor to any compatible AMD graphics card.
HDMI and VGA inputs
Let you connect both digital and analog devices.
170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles
Allow you to view the screen from a wide range of angles.
2-watt built-in speakers
Let you enjoy your favorite entertainment in stereo sound.
100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Ensures images are crisp and clear with deep blacks and bright highlights.
250 cd/m² brightness
Ensures images are clear and can be seen across the room.
All the right moves
Acer XF Series monitors have the Acer ErgoStand stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments so that you can always find that ideal viewing position. You can also detach the display panel for use with other VESA mounting devices as needed.
ENERGY STAR certified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
What's Included
- Acer XF251Q
- VGA cable
- HDMI cable
Manuals & Guides
Key Specs
- Refresh Rate75Hz
- Maximum Resolution1920 x 1080
- Native Resolution1920 x 1080
- Response Time1 milliseconds
- Synchronization TechnologyFreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync)
- Screen Size24.5 inches
- Number of DVI Inputs1
- Number of VGA Ports1
- Number of HDMI Inputs2
General
- Product NameXF251Q 24.5" LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (DVI, HDMI, VGA)
- BrandAcer
- Operating System CompatibilityMac, Windows
- Model NumberXF251Q BMIIRX
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Display
- Refresh Rate75Hz
- Maximum Resolution1920 x 1080
- Native Resolution1920 x 1080
- Contrast Ratio100,000,000:1
- Response Time1 milliseconds
- Display TypeLED
- Synchronization TechnologyFreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync)
- Aspect Ratio16:9
- Curved ScreenNo
- Brightness250 candela per square meter
- Screen Size24.5 inches
- Horizontal Viewing Angle170 degrees
- Vertical Viewing Angle160 degrees
- Smart DisplayNo
- Touch ScreenNo
Connectivity
- Number of DVI Inputs1
- Number of VGA Ports1
- Number of HDMI Inputs2
- Headphone JackNo
Feature
- TiltableYes
- Anti-GlareYes
- TV TunerNo
Dimension
- Product Width22 inches
- Product Depth (With Stand)10.6 inches
- Product Weight12.4 pounds
- Stand IncludedYes
Power
- Power Consumption26.6 watts
- Power Saving/Off Mode0.43 watts
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC191114298176
Customer rating
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 720 reviews
(720 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
(3 Reviews)Customer images
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
LOVE IT!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Great monitor, great value! I love Best Buy! I'm so happy that I decided to go with this monitor. If you're a gamer you will love this! Awesome picture. AND this monitor has built in SPEAKERS!!! Not to mention it can completely rotate to vertical viewing. Buy it.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Design, Price, Set up
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Solid Frameless HD Monitor
Posted .Pros mentioned:Design, Price, Set upI have had a chance to play around with the Acer XF251Q 24.5" monitor for a few days now, and I have enjoyed what I have seen. I am driving the monitor with a AMD Vega 64 Powercolor Red Devil GPU that is hooked up with the supplied HDMI cable. Since I am using an AMD graphics card I was able to test the full range of feature. NVidia owners can still benefit from the adaptive sync, but not to the level of Freesync/G-sync. First, I need to point out a few discrepancies in the listing for this monitor. The images shown for the listing have a picture that shows (2) USB 3.0 ports on the side - these are not present. I believe it is an image of one of the other monitors in the XF series from Acer. Best Buy is not the only site using this image, so I would assume its an honest mixup. There is also a little snippet in the listing about the monitor having a 144HZ refresh rate, but the Features section only lists 75Hz. This monitor is for sure 75Hz. This may get cleared up in the future, but at the time of this review, that is what I saw. *Onto the good - Construction and build quality are very nice. The stand is one of the nicest I have come across in an affordable monitor. It's very sturdy, and does not wobble a bit (others have noted that this makes it feel heavy - TBH the weight is necessary). The stand allows the monitor to adjust height, viewing angle, rotation (±45° from center), and easily switch from portrait to landscape. This has been a boon for me because I game and work in landscape, but my wife needs portrait for her work. The monitor has a sleek, understated design. It doesn't have eye-catching curvy looks, or a design that screams GAMER!!! What it does have are very nice clean lines that allows this monitor to look comfortable in a gaming or workstation setup. The 'frameless' design also helps set it apart. The bezel edge is just over 2mm thick (checked with caliper), which is pretty slim. There is still a black border around the image on the screen (just under 5mm, so >7mm from bezel edge to the image), This is right on par with many frameless monitors I have looked at (my other monitors have 1.5mm bezels, but still the same >7mm to the image). This black border is present whether due to the physical construction of the panel, or the LED backlight bleeding, or what I really can't remember. Most gaming monitors carry a large bezel (9-12mm), which isn't so great if you are planning a multi-monitor setup. I only use slim bezel monitors for this very reason (I am now up to 4 monitors for that whole wrap around feeling). The panel itself provides a great picture. At 24.5", 1080p is still a more than adequate resolution to game at. Most graphics cards struggle with 4K 60 @high settings, let alone ultra - so for now 1080 is still very worth it. I had plenty of time to play around with the various settings for the picture quality. I didn't have to adjust much, other than the brightness. This panel is actually pretty bright, and I feel like the 250 nit rating undersells it. I have had no trouble viewing with the lights on, or with natural light shining in at my back. The anti-glare matte finish also helps here. I was happy to see the blue light reduction feature on the monitor. I know this is something that has been implemented in Windows 10, but its still nice to see it incorporated. The panel also has several preset modes you can jump around through to adjust the color settings. You can also customize those presets to make it easy to tailor your changing display needs. I will be honest about the fact that I am lazy with settings, and I will likely just do a 'set it and forget' preset going forward. In games, with Freesync enabled, the image quality was excellent. I had no frame tearing, or framerate issues. Games I tested were Dirt Rally 2, Far Cry 5, and Shadow of War. The 1ms (gray to gray) response time was fantastic, and really did away with the motion blur/ghosting when I would spin around or do anything really fast paced. This is a big feature for TN panels, and I have to say it is making me regret my 5ms IPS gaming panels I bought last year. The viewing angle on the monitor is pretty standard for TN (170° horz, 160° vert), and you can't really get much more than that unless you jump to VA or IPS. I set the Acer up in the same position as my IPS panels (33° off center panel), and the angle of the monitor didn't seem to affect the image at all. It still looked nice and bright - again causing me regret for my IPS's. Another nice feature is the audio pass through over HDMI to the 3.5mm headset jack. This knocked down a little cable clutter for me, and freed up a speaker jack in the back of my computer. This passthrough appears to be for playback only - no microphone support. *Now the not so good - There's really not a whole lot of bad to say about this monitor, just minor pain points. I really wish they would have changed one of the HDMI ports to Displayport. Every mid to high end graphics card has one or more these days, so I wish that could be different. The menu buttons on bottom of the frame have no designation, so you rely on the OSD to figure out what each button does. Also, OSD only displays if you have a connected source that isn't flickering (I had this issue when I was fiddling with settings on my graphics card and the monitor at the same time). The speakers - they exist, and I guess can be useful in a pinch. I tried them out, and they were as I expected them to be. I would rather cut them out to save some cost, and weight. The headset hook does not like to stay attached - it really needs another mounting point near the bottom of the hook to hold it in place. I used a velcro strap to hold it to the stand frame, and that appears to be working nicely. My last issue is the inability to disable the power button LED. It's bright blue, so gaming at night is affected. I don't like having to put tape or post it notes over LED's when I should just be able to disable them. *Conclusion - This is a very good entry level gaming monitor, and it comes in at a pretty solid price bracket. It really shines with its quick response time, Freesync support, and quality construction. I would recommend this monitor for sure. I may even pick up a few more of these to replace my 1 year old IPS's.
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Gaming monitor
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Very comfortable for my eyes also easy to move around
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Cheap and an amazing gaming moniter
|Posted .Owned for 4 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Very well designed moniter! Can easily run 1080p on my xbox and PC!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great deal for a fast monitor
|Posted .Decided I needed to get my existing monitors (3) off my desk to free up space and discovered none of the monitors I had were vesa mountable! Looking for some inexpensive replacements I found these on sale and also had thin bezels which look much better when all mounted together. Was A little more than I planned to initially spend (replacing 3 monitors) I really like the way it turned out and the space I have saved. Also these monitors do not have a glossy screen which is important due to the intense LED lighting utilized in the workshop area they are located. They do not reflect any lighting glare at all.
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Awesome monitor for gaming
|Posted .Works well and does well with high intensity gaming
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Color, Design, Set up
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Picture Detail
Posted .Pros mentioned:Color, Design, Set upThe quality of the picture has been very good. The set up was pretty easy, it was pretty much plug and play. I don't use it for gaming, I use it more for streaming video. The viewing angle is nice, the color and image doesn't distort if you are not directly in front of the screen. The most visible upgrade from my old monitor is the color black. The color black on this screen is deep and dark, it doesn't give off that pixilated gray(ish) look when the color black is being displayed during a movie or game. The next plus is the size and the borderless design, it is very streamlined and weighs very little. The only downside I have encountered when installing, was the vesa compliant mounting option. The rear of the monitor has an indented/recessed screw bracket. The problem is attaching the wall mount plate on most vesa mounts to the back of the monitor. Due to the recessed screw bracket it doesn't allow for flush placement of the wall mount and you have to get longer screws and pretty much rig it to fit. it's a minor hassle but not a deal breaker.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Color, Design, Set upCons mentioned:Performance
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Strong monitor
Posted .Pros mentioned:Color, Design, Set upCons mentioned:PerformanceThis is a strong monitor. It is larger for desktop computer use and midsize to larger for a desktop gaming monitor. It is not curved and has a matte finish. The colors are very vivid, deep and accurate. The monitor is very easy to assemble and configure. The stand’s base it larger than most other monitor bases I’ve used and should be considered when making sure you have the room on your desk/stand for it. The stand allows you to raise and lower the monitor’s height and tilts up and down to find the best viewing angle. The monitor has many preset picture settings that allows you to find settings that appeal to your liking. The monitor also allows you to customize your setting as well. The only real issue I have with this monitor is the stand itself, because it is rather large. The stand doesn’t detract from the overall quality of the picture and the performance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
(3 Reviews)- Tom's HardwareRating, 4 out of 54.0Christian Eberle on September 27, 2018Acer XF251Q Gaming Monitor Review: Ideal Budget Rig CompanionIt's not too difficult to build a competent gaming PC within a reasonable budget. But equipping that system with a decent display can be a challenge. The usual axiom is, “accurate image, high performance, low price--pick two.” Acer looks to giveFull Review
- rtings.comRating, 3.6 out of 53.6Adam Babcock , Simon Barbier, Yannick Khong on November 9, 2018Acer XF251Q MONITORThe Acer XF251Q is a decent 1080p TN monitor with some great gaming features. It has a fast response time, low input lag, and it supports AMD's FreeSync VRR technology. It has a good design, with a great stand that can be easily adjusted to anFull Review
- Tom's HardwareChristian Eberle Christian Eberle Zhiye Liu on September 27, 2018Acer XF251Q Gaming Monitor Review: Ideal Budget Rig CompanionIt's not too difficult to build a competent gaming PC within a reasonable budget. But equipping that system with a decent display can be a challenge. The usual axiom is, “accurate image, high performance, low price--pick two.” Acer looks to giveFull Review
Q: QuestionBought this moniter the stand was super easy install my question is I see like a little plastic piece with like a hook set nowhere for it to go or what it's for.
Asked by Nick631.
- A:Answer Look at the top side of the stand just behind the panel it so you can hang a set of headphones on it.
Answered by Whitewolf
Q: QuestionDoes this monitor rotate to Portrait position?
Asked by FlyboyAtlanta.
- A:Answer Yes, it actually rotates to portrait in both directions.
Answered by Birby
Q: QuestionCan you use a monitor mount on this monitor ?
Asked by Nick.
- A:Answer Yes you can. They're VESA mountable. I had two of them mounted on a VESA compatible dual monitor mount.
Answered by RLowe
Q: QuestionThe product description says it has a 144hz refresh rate, while the product specifications explains it has a 75hz refresh rate. Which one is correct?
Asked by Random.
- A:Answer I have this monitor and can report that the refresh rate is high enough that there is no noticeable flicker.
Answered by Kotor
Q: QuestionWill this monitor display content from a streaming device such as a Roku stick or Fire stick?
Asked by Austin.
- A:Answer Answering my own question --- Yes. UPS delivered yesterday and I inserted an Amazon Fire TV stick into one of the two HDMI ports and connected Fire stick and monitor to AC outlets. When I turned on the monitor the Amazon Fire home screen immediately appeared. I will use external speakers to get adequate volume.
Answered by Austin
Q: QuestionIs it PS4 compatible?
Asked by Dub.
- A:Answer Yes it will work with a PS4, but Freesync will only work with Radeon video cards on PC or the Xbox One, One S and One X.
Answered by elzeus
Q: QuestionDoes this monitor work if you want to use it on xbox one?
Asked by Oscar.
- A:Answer Yes, this monitor will work with the xbox one.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionHELP PLEASE: Will this monitor work well with a Gaming Desktop that has a NVIDIA graphics card?
Asked by CaliBagonian.
- A:Answer Yes, it will work fine. You just won't get the G-sync feature but it will work fine with an Nvidia GPU.
Answered by TeamAcer
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