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Series

KB21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Page breadcrumb Monitors, Essential, KB2.

ThinkVision1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

KB242Y G0bi, KB242Y G0, UM.QK2AA.003, UM.QK2EE.0031Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Page header: Model KB242Y G0, Part UM.QK2AA.003. The page heading also reads KB242Y G0bi.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Acer UK page titled KB2 - KB242Y G0 Tech Specs, part UM.QK2EE.003. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the page text was first read through a search tool and then confirmed in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21.

M14t Gen 2, 63FDUAT6WL, 63FD, D24140QX02Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Actual dynamic PSREF exact selection identifies 63FDUAT6WL, machine type 63FD, region EMEA. Regulatory D24140QX0 is explicitly named by the matching maker support overview. Older M14t Gen 1 and non-touch M14/M14d are excluded.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide cover names machine type 63FD. Product-number page names global platform 63FD-UAR6-WW and D24140QX0. Selected UK 63FDUAT6WL is independently identified by exact PSREF and current maker page.

GTIN / EAN

19513325934710Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/195133259347Read 21 October 2026UPCitemdb lists UPC 195133259347 (EAN-13 0195133259347) for 23.8" Acer KB2 Essential Monitor - KB242Y G0BI, seen at the Acer Online Store. A search for part UM.QK2AA.003 returns the same UPC. The check digit is valid. This is the US part only, and no EAN for the UK part UM.QK2EE.003 was found.

01975316198772Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference publishes EAN 0197531619877. No retailer SKU or serial number is substituted.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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26 February 20247Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovos-cutting-edge-thinkpad-and-thinkbook-laptops-pave-the-way-for-ai-pc-innovation-at-mwcRead 10 October 2026Official MWC product announcement dated 26 February 2024. Exact EMEA reference announce date 24 May 2024 is a later SKU record date, not the first model announcement.

Status

Available2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Acer store page lists the monitor at 129.99 USD and In stock on the archived copy of 2026-03-09. ProductChart shows 79.99 USD at Amazon on 2026-10-20.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Price shown 79.99 USD at Amazon as of 2026-10-20.

Available1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Released monitor with a current UK maker product page. This lifecycle status does not assert current stock or a purchase button.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$3998Reviewtechradar.com/computing/lenovo-thinkvision-m14t-gen-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of 30 August 2024 states the launch price as $399 in the US. Tax treatment is not stated. The US model number differs from the UK reference.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€3997Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovos-cutting-edge-thinkpad-and-thinkbook-laptops-pave-the-way-for-ai-pc-innovation-at-mwcRead 10 October 2026MWC announcement of 26 February 2024 states an expected starting price of 399 EUR including VAT, available from August 2024. It is a European price for the M14t Gen 2 Mobile Monitor (Touch). It does not name the UK reference model number.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, EU1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026US part number UM.QK2AA.003 with a US power cord.3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK part number UM.QK2EE.003.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU market per the EPREL entry.

GB1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Selected exact maker UK product reference 63FDUAT6WL. Regional hardware and bundle are checked against its EMEA PSREF. US 63FDUAR6UZ is not treated as the selected reference.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Physical Characteristics Color: Black.

Raven Black2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Office1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Sold in the Acer Essential monitor line, KB2 series. Stored as office.

Portable1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Maker describes a mobile portable monitor for work. It is a separate 2240x1400 Gen 2 model, not the original 1920x1080 M14t.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

23.8in(60.5 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Viewable Screen Size 23.8 inch. Screen Size Class 24 inch. The 23.8 inch figure is used because it is also the figure in the product name.

14in(35.6 cm)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

23.8in(60.5 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Viewable Screen Size 23.8 inch.

14in(35.6 cm)4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Physical specification explicitly publishes viewable image diagonal 355.6 mm, also 14.00 in.

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Screen: 23.8 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080). Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the text was read from the Internet Archive copy of 2026-03-09.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Screen resolution 1 920 x 1 080 pixels.

2240 × 1400px2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9. The US spec page gives no resolution, which is on the Acer store page.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:9.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Size ratio 16:9.

16:102Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

92.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.275mm3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab, read in Arni's Chrome on 2026-10-21: Pixel Pitch 0.27500 mm. This agrees with a 23.8 inch 1920 x 1080 panel.

0.1346mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

Width526Height296mm(20.7 × 11.7 in)3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK page lists Active Display Area 526 x 296 mm, read through a search tool. The EPREL visible area of 15.6 dm2 agrees.

Width301.6Height188.5mm(11.9 × 7.4 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026PSREF displays 301.6x188.5 mm view area. Manual separately names maximum image width 301.6 mm and height 188.5 mm. Screen-glass and housing dimensions are separate.

Curved

No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table lists the model as not curved.

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF explicitly states Curvature None.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Matte1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Screen Surface: Anti-glare.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Matte.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists a matte anti-glare coating.

Glossy6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Public exact Gen 2 review explicitly describes glossy finish. Tested sample was made November 2025 in Vietnam, firmware L1.0. Membership-locked numeric measurements are not imported. Older Gen 1 1080p and M14d non-touch results are excluded.

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-glare1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Screen Surface: Anti-glare.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists a matte anti-glare coating.

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Touchscreen

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Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names a 10-point capacitive touch panel. Optional active pen pressure sensitivity is not attributed to the supplied passive pen.

Panel

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Panel type

IPS2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Panel Technology: In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology. IPS (178 x 178 degrees).

IPS2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

IPS2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Store headline names the panel IPS.

In-Plane Switching2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

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8bits2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF publishes 8-bit colour depth. Native depth versus FRC implementation is not stated, so color_depth_method remains omitted.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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Displayable colours

16.7 million2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Color Supported: 16.7 million.

16.7 million2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

99%7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists 99% sRGB colour saturation. The CIE diagram and whether it is coverage or volume are not stated.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists 99% sRGB.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Listing title: sRGB 99%. No CIE diagram or method.

100%2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 100% sRGB. Current maker datasheet separately identifies coverage ratio 100% CIE 1931, distinct from its colour-area ratio.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkVision_M14t%20Gen2_datasheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual multi-page maker datasheet explicitly distinguishes coverage ratio 100% sRGB CIE 1931 and colour-area ratio 100%. Its passive stylus and separate active stylus/adapter footnotes corroborate the selected bundle.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,500:13Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026UK page lists Native Contrast Ratio 1,500:1, read through a search tool. ProductChart also lists 1500:1. Acer US lists only the 100,000,000:1 dynamic figure.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Contrast Ratio 1500:1.

1,500:12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 1500:1 native contrast. Separate family dynamic claim 3000000:1 is excluded.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

250nits1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Brightness 250 Nit. The conditions are not stated.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Brightness 250 Nit.

270nits2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference distinguishes 300 cd/m² bare panel and 270 cd/m² assembled set. Stored 270 is the complete monitor typical brightness, not a panel-only figure or a reviewer measurement.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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None6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Public review summary states the monitor does not support HDR at all. Stored as no HDR certification. Locked numerical results are not imported.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 degrees.

178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Vertical Viewing Angle 178 degrees.

178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	120Hz	75Hz

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Standard Refresh Rate: 120Hz Using HDMI Port; 75Hz Using VGA. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.

BLenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	USB-C DisplayPort 1.2
2240 × 1400Native	60Hz

Source6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Exact public review explicitly limits the model to 60 Hz and USB-C inputs. Maker manual explicitly states native resolution 2240x1400 at 60 Hz, with DP 1.2 Alt Mode from exact PSREF. The public review table typo 2240x1440 is not used. No 75 Hz maximum is inferred from generic scan-frequency limits, and no bit-depth or chroma transport condition is invented.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

120Hz2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026120 Hz over HDMI. No overclock mode is described.

60Hz2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected model states 60 Hz. General manual 50-75 Hz vertical scan range is not treated as VRR or lower-resolution maximum evidence.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

Adaptive-Sync7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists Adaptive-Sync support (FreeSync Compatible). No FreeSync certification tier is named, so only Adaptive-Sync is stored.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page lists Adaptive-Sync support, compatible with AMD FreeSync.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Listing title: AdaptiveSync (FreeSync Compatible).

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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6ms1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026The spec table on the maker page lists Response Time as 6 ms (Extreme Mode) and 8 ms (Normal Mode). The documents do not name the method. Stored as the grey-to-grey claim at the fastest overdrive setting.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Table 3-1 lists response time Off 20 ms, Normal 8 ms and Extreme 6 ms. The method is not named. The 6 ms value is stored as the grey-to-grey claim at the fastest overdrive setting.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

1ms1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Response Time 1 ms. The Acer store page headlines it as 1 ms. Reviews describe it as Visual Response Boost (VRB), a blur-reduction mode, so it is stored as the MPRT-style figure. No grey-to-grey figure is published.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Response Time 1 ms. Treated as the VRB figure, see the US page note.

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Overdrive settings

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Off, Normal, Extreme4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide response-time table explicitly lists Off 20 ms, Normal 8 ms, Extreme 6 ms. These are maker response-time claims without a stated gray-to-gray definition, so no GTG measurement or input-lag value is substituted. Extreme can reduce image quality.

Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Yes8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page describes the 1 ms figure as based on VRB backlight strobing, not native grey-to-grey transitions.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

Visual Response Boost (VRB)7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists 1ms Visual Response Boost (VRB).8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page names Visual Response Boost (VRB).

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes9Retailer pageamazon.com/Acer-23-8in-1920x1080-Office-Monitor/dp/B09KG5FW1GRead 20 October 2026Amazon US listing title: Flickerless Technology. The product image from Acer also says Flicker-free Monitor. Acer's own spec tables do not state it.

Not available

Black frame insertion

Not available

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Measured

None of 12 known

Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

Not available

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	1.4	1
VGA	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026HDMI: Yes, HDMI Version 1.4, Total Number of HDMI Ports 1, VGA: Yes. Bandwidth, DSC and HDCP are not stated.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Inputs: HDMI, VGA. HDMI Version 1.4.

BLenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	DisplayPort 1.2	2

Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Two physical USB-C ports, one per side, each explicitly supports DP 1.2 Alt Mode. Both are USB 2.0/Hi-Speed data ports despite the supplied cable 5Gbps rating. HDMI adapters are not native HDMI ports.

HDMI ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Not available

Highest DisplayPort version

Not available

Not available

HDMI features

Not available

Not available

USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

Not available

65W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Maximum 65 W passthrough to a connected device, separate from the monitor consumption and permitted 100 W input. Manual requires 20 V DC input for this output capability. Adapter/device capability, brightness and connected peripherals can reduce actual delivery. Neither a 65 W adapter nor 100 W adapter is bundled.

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Not available

BLenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	2.0	1

Source4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup pages 1-4 to 1-7 say either USB-C port can connect to the host. The other port takes USB 2.0 HID devices that draw less than 2.5 W. The datasheet lists a USB hub and the PSREF lists both ports as USB 2.0. The two ports are interchangeable, so one is upstream and one is downstream at a time.

USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Not available

BLenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	2.0	1

Source4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup pages 1-4 to 1-7 say either USB-C port can connect to the host. The other port takes USB 2.0 HID devices that draw less than 2.5 W. The datasheet lists a USB hub and the PSREF lists both ports as USB 2.0. The two ports are interchangeable, so one is upstream and one is downstream at a time.

KVM switch

Not available

Not available

Daisy chain (MST)

Not available

Not available

Ethernet

Not available

Not available

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Headphone out No. Acer lists only HDMI and VGA inputs.

Not available

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

Not available

Not available

Optical out

Not available

Not available

Picture in picture

Not available

Not available

Picture by picture

Not available

Not available

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi

Not available

Not available

Bluetooth

Not available

Not available

Remote control

Not available

Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers

No6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Speakers No. Lim Team also says there are no built-in speakers.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review of 6 August 2025: lacks built-in speakers.

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Speakers None.

Number of speakers

Not available

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

Not available

Not available

Webcam

Not available

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Camera None.

Microphone

Not available

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Microphone None.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

0mm7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review cons: limited ergonomic adjustment with only tilt (-5 to 25 degrees).8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: tilt adjustment only, no height adjustment.

11mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward25°2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Tilt Angle -5 to 25 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 25 backward.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review lists tilt adjustment -5 to 25 degrees.

Forward0°Backward90°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left0°Right0°7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no swivel.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: no swivel.

Not available

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.8Reviewreview-rating.com/en/product/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-monitor-74496Read 20 October 2026Page: no pivot.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Removable stand

Not available

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VESA mount

100 x 1002Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026VESA Mount Compatible: Yes. VESA Mount Standard 100 x 100.6Spec databaseproductchart.com/monitors/51566Read 20 October 2026Spec table: VESA mountable.

100 x 1004Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting section explicitly names a compatible 100x100 mm bracket, using only two M4x6 screws at 100 mm spacing. This is a two-hole mounting implementation, not four built-in screw holes.

VESA adapter needed

Not available

No4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual directly attaches a compatible separately sold wall bracket to the two existing holes. Two supplied clips lock the integrated stand before mounting. They are not a separate model-specific VESA adapter.

Security lock slot

Yes3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list: On-screen Display (OSD), Navigation Key, VisionCare 1.0, Display Widget, Security Lock. Security Lock is read as a lock slot. The slot type is not named.

Yes4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide illustrates the Kensington security-lock slot. Exact PSREF names its 2.5x6 mm size. Cable lock itself is not included.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Not available

Buttons4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide direct-access table names brightness/contrast rocker and main-menu button. Separate power button is not counted as an OSD control. OSD-area touchscreen behaviour is not relabelled as a physical capacitive touch key.

Desktop software

Display Widget3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab Features list names Display Widget. The software name is stored as Acer prints it.

Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference lists Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager, formerly Display Control Center. Windows 10/11, macOS and Windows on Arm functions vary. Model-specific user firmware updating is not established.

User firmware updates

Not available

Not available

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Not available

Not available

Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

Not available

No9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 19 of the sheet says room presence sensor available No. The maker documents list no other presence or proximity sensor. Item 17 says Automatic Brightness Control is not available.

RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

Not available

Gaming menu features

Not available

Not available

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

Not available

Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Not available

Not available

Burn-in warranty length

Not available

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width538.7Height (lowest)424.2Height (highest)424.2Depth184.9mm(21.2 × 16.7 × 7.3 in)2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Published in inches: height with stand 16.7, width with stand 21.21, depth with stand 7.28. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal. Amazon style listings show a depth of 4.53 inch, which Acer does not state. Acer wins.

Width314.8Height (lowest)224.3Height (highest)235.3Depth96.7mm(12.4 × 8.8 to 9.3 × 3.8 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact selected reference names WxDxH highest position 314.8x96.4x235.3 mm and lowest position 314.8x96.7x224.3 mm. Stored depth 96.7 mm is the lowest-position value, while heights are the published position limits. Highest 235.3 mm is the current exact OEM claim, also in current July 2026 PSREF and newer maker datasheet. An older family datasheet states 234.0 mm for the same named highest-position dimension. Current exact reference takes precedence. The cause of that document difference is not established.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Not available

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Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

Not available

Not available

Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

2.6kg(5.7 lb)2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260309115149/https://store.acer.com/en-us/23-8-acer-kb2-essential-monitor-kb242y-g0biRead 20 October 2026Published as Weight with Stand (Approximate) 5.73 lbs, which is 2.6 kg. Cables are not stated. Amazon style listings show 7.72 lbs, which Acer does not state. Acer wins.

0.7kg(1.5 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF publishes approximate 0.7 kg unpacked complete monitor with integrated stand. Lab/manufacturing variability applies. This is not the weight after removing the stand.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

Not available

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Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Not available

Width384Height277Depth76mm(15.1 × 10.9 × 3 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF explicitly names packed WxDxH 384x76x277 mm. Stored object preserves named axes.

Box weight

Not available

1.9kg(4.2 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

External adapter4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Power supply type External. Adapter model 1-CHEUB202-158, input 230 V, output 12.0 V. The adapter wattage is not stated.7Reviewlimteam.net/acer-kb242y-g0bi-23-8-ips-full-hd-monitor-review-a-long-term-users-perspectiveRead 20 October 2026Review: relies on an external power brick.

USB-C powered4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026USB-C powered from a compatible host or a separately supplied USB-C PD adapter. The adapter is optional and is not in the selected bundle. This power-source classification is separate from passthrough output and a supplied adapter rating.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

Not available

Not available

Input voltage

Not available

5/9/15/20 V DC via USB-C PD4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Monitor can draw DC 5/9/15/20 V over USB-C PD from a compatible host or optional adapter. Permitted input maximum is 100 W. This is not monitor-only consumption or a supplied adapter rating.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

Not available

8W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact 63FDUAT6WL PSREF publishes 8 W typical power consumption, corroborated by July 2026 platform PSREF and current maker datasheet. Original guide lists 7.3 W without Type-C output and separately 78 W including passthrough draw. Current exact typical claim takes precedence over the old guide figure. PSREF does not state USB passthrough load allocation or test brightness. The reason for the difference is not established. The older figure including output is not substituted for this claim.

Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

30W3Maker product pageacer.com/gb-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2EE.003Read 21 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Maximum Power Consumption (Energy Star) 30 W. The 27 inch KB272 G0 page lists the same 30 W. The figure is above the 18 W EPREL SDR on-mode power. Whether USB or other load is included is not stated.

9.5W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact 63FDUAT6WL PSREF publishes 9.5 W maximum power consumption, corroborated by July 2026 platform PSREF and current maker datasheet. Original guide lists 8.5 W without Type-C output and separately 83 W including passthrough draw. Current exact maximum claim takes precedence over the old guide figure. PSREF does not state USB passthrough load allocation or test settings. The reason for the difference is not established. Separate 65 W output is not added to invent total draw.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

18W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 18.0 W.

6.9W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 4 of the sheet gives On mode power demand in SDR as 6.9 W. This is the EU figure and not the maker typical figure of 8 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

Not available

Not available

Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.5 W. Networked standby not applicable. The Acer UK page lists standby 300 mW, which matches the EPREL off mode figure. EPREL is stored.

0.3W4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declared less than 0.3 W standby/suspend. Stored numeric value is the maker upper-bound threshold, not an exact measurement. Typical and maximum operation use the separately qualified current exact PSREF claims.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

0.3W4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declared less than 0.3 W switch-off mode. Stored numeric value is the upper-bound threshold, not an exact measured value.

EU energy class SDR

E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Energy class E for SDR. HDR not implemented.

C2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names EU Energy Efficiency Level C. No unreported EPREL registration ID or rounded consumption is invented.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 3 of the sheet shows class C. It matches the PSREF.

EU energy class HDR

Not available

Not available

Energy per 1000 h SDR

18kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2063658.svgRead 20 October 2026EU label SDR value 18 kWh per 1000 h.

7kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1949561.pdfRead 10 October 2026The official label for M14t Gen2(D24140QX0) prints 7 kWh/1000h.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

Not available

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

Not available

Not available

VESA AdaptiveSync Display

Not available

Not available

TÜV certifications

Not available

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Not available

Hardware2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Natural Low Blue Light is explicitly listed and hardware low-blue-light certification is named. Not a software-only amber filter.

ENERGY STAR

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names ENERGY STAR certification. Guide states factory defaults meet its power limits. Certification does not establish no flicker at every setting.

TCO Certified

Not available

Not available

EPEAT

Not available

Gold2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EMEA reference names EPEAT Gold. PSREF notes certification/registration can vary by region.

Colour certifications

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

Not available

Eyesafe Display 2.0, RoHS compliant2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

1 x KB242Y G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Package Contents: 1 x KB242Y G0 Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1 x Power Cord (US), 1 x HDMI Cable. The EPREL sheet says the external power supply is included in the box, but the Acer list does not name it.

Monitor with integrated stand, USB-C to USB-C cable, 2 mounting clips, Passive touch pen, L-shaped dongle, Protective bag, Quick setup guide2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference and current UK maker page confirm included passive pen. Active pen 4X81H95633/4X81H95634 is sold separately. No optional active pen or AC/DC adapter is added to the supplied bundle.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AAcer KB242Y G0bi

Type	Count
AC power cord	1
HDMI	1

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026US power cord and one HDMI cable from the package contents. No VGA or DisplayPort cable.

BLenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026One included 1 m USB-C-to-C cable, advertised 5Gbps. Monitor ports themselves are USB 2.0. Cable speed is not copied to the monitor data interface.

Warranty

1 of 2 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 2 years. This is the EU term. Acer US lists a three-year limited warranty for monitors, so the term differs by market. See the Acer US Limited Warranty page.

3years2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EMEA reference names 3-year limited warranty.

Dead pixel policy

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Links

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Product page

www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.0031Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251005075556/https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/essential/kb2/pdp/UM.QK2AA.003Read 20 October 2026Acer US product page. Acer blocks automated fetching, so the text was read from the Internet Archive copy of 2025-10-05.

www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wl1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor_Spec.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual July 3 2026 six-page manufacturer PSREF read alongside exact selected 63FDUAT6WL dynamic reference. Bare-panel versus assembled brightness is distinguished. Current exact typical/max claims take precedence over older guide figures, with their differences preserved in source notes.

Manual

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download.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdf4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Actual exact English M14t Gen2 user guide, internally marked First Edition June 2024. The public filename contains 20240506. Read original setup, USB data/power roles, OSD, touch and pen, mounting and electrical tables.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

20636584EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2063658_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026EPREL registration number 2063658, model identifier KB242Y G0. The Acer UK page lists EPREL No. 2063660, which the EPREL API does not know (not found on 2026-10-21), so the number from the EPREL sheet is stored.

19495619EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026EPREL product information sheet for model identifier M14t Gen2(D24140QX0). The UK maker page links this sheet. D24140QX0 is also a stored model number.

Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.