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Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — 15″ · Portable USB-C
Asus

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

15″ · Portable USB-C

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC wins by 2
Acer Nitro XV240Y — 24″ · IPS 180Hz
Acer

Acer Nitro XV240Y

24″ · IPS 180Hz

78
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…

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

Pick Acer Nitro XV240Y 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).

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 80
vs
78 Acer Nitro XV240Y

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

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

Acer Nitro XV240Y

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

FAQ: Asus ZenScreen MB16AC vs Acer Nitro XV240Y

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

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

Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +

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

Is Acer Nitro XV240Y worth the price? +

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

Does Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Acer Nitro XV240Y 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, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Acer Nitro XV240Y? +

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