Monitors / Comparison
Acer B226HQL vs ASUS PB238Q
Monitor · Acer
Acer B226HQL
21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · VAAverage
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ASUS
ASUS PB238Q
23″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2012Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time43
Recency20
Verdict
Acer B226HQL and ASUS PB238Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Response time: Acer B226HQL leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this
Acer B226HQL
If you care most about response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer B226HQL | ASUS PB238Q | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| 21.5″ | Screen size | 23″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| VA | Panel | IPS |
| 5 ms | Response time | 6 ms |
| — | Release year | 2012 |
| ≈ $230 | Estimated price | — |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Acer B226HQL or ASUS PB238Q better?
Acer B226HQL and ASUS PB238Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Response time: Acer B226HQL leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).