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Acer Nitro XV240Y — 24″ · IPS 180Hz
Acer

Acer Nitro XV240Y

24″ · IPS 180Hz

78
/ 100
From $179
VS
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC wins by 2
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — 15″ · Portable USB-C
Asus

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

15″ · Portable USB-C

80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Nitro XV240Y lands at 78 and Asus ZenScreen MB16AC at 80. That puts Asus ZenScreen MB16AC ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Acer Nitro XV240Y if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Acer Nitro XV240Y

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Acer Nitro XV240Y more score per dollar ($179 vs $279).

Acer Nitro XV240Y 78
vs
80 Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Score breakdown

Acer Nitro XV240Y
78
color 78
motion 90
hdr 62
features 76
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
80
color 80
motion 72
hdr 62
features 78

Specs side-by-side

Acer Nitro XV240Y versus Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — full spec comparison
Spec Acer Nitro XV240Y Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
Panel
IPS 180Hz
Portable USB-C
Size
24"
15"
Release year
2022
2018

Acer Nitro XV240Y

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Acer Nitro XV240Y vs Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Which is better, Acer Nitro XV240Y or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Acer Nitro XV240Y worth the price? +

At $179, Acer Nitro XV240Y delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in motion.

Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +

At $279, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in color.

Does Acer Nitro XV240Y or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Acer Nitro XV240Y or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +

Acer Nitro XV240Y — more score per dollar ($179 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.