AOC 24B2XH Productivity Monitor Review

Best Features

• Full HD IPS Panel
• Bezel-Free Frame
• 106% sRGB
• Elegant Design
• VESA Mount

The AOC 24B2XH offers an IPS screen with wide viewing angles, which is excellent for productivity on a budget. It does not have FreeSync, so gamers might be disappointed, but it delivers a satisfying casual gaming experience.

It is decent for entertainment, but it lacks built-in speakers. Also, the color accuracy of the AOC 24B2XH is decent out of the box, but many would feel the size to be small for media creation.

Productivity

Gaming

Entertainment

Media Creation

Front

Monitor Type – Flat
Width – 52.7cm
Height – 41.8 cm

The AOC 24B2XH has a modern look from the front. It comes finished in black, and the first thing you will notice is that it has very thin bezels. The bottom bezel has AOC branding in the middle.

The front part of the frame has been kept clean and minimal, so you do not get any LED indicator to display the input status.

Back

Depth – 17.09 cm
VESA Mount – 100x100mm
Ports Position – Back-Facing

The back of the AOC 24B2XH has a plain look, and it comes finished in black color. The top part has a big AOC logo in the middle, and you get VESA mount holes below it.

You get back facing connectivity ports in the bottom area and a Kensington lock below that.

Bezels 10/10

Thinness – N/A

The AOC 24B2XH has extremely thin bezels, and it looks modern because of that. It is highly suitable for multiple monitor setups because you do not get black bars between the screens.

We do not have exact measurements of the thinness of bezels, but they are pretty thin than most modern monitors.

Build Quality 7/10

Weight – 2.7 kg

The build quality of AOC 24B2XH is mediocre. It is mostly plastic, but the parts seem very well put together. It does not feel premium to the eyes, but it is acceptable for the price.

The weight is light, so it easily suits adjustable desks and most entry-level VESA arms.

Stand 6/10

Removable Stand – Yes
Cable Management – Yes

The AOC 24B2XH has a square stand with rounded corners. The stand does not take much space on the desk, but it has poor ergonomics. It prevents wobble to a great extent, but still, there are noticeable wobbles.

Ergonomics 4/10

Tilt – 21.5° Backward, 3.5° Forward
Swivel – N/A
Height – N/A
Pivot – N/A

The AOC 24B2XH offers only tilt function, offering 21.5-degrees backwards and 3.5-degrees forward tilt. It misses out on swivel, height, and pivot function, which is poor ergonomically.

Consider the HP 24mh monitor if you are looking for an adjustable monitor.

Panel

Panel Type – IPS
Panel Size – 23.8″
Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Panel Depth – 8 bits (6 bits+FRC)

The panel on the AOC 24B2XH is IPS, and it is of decent quality. It offers wide viewing angles and a 23.8″ screen size is suitable for most tasks. The aspect ratio is 16:9, which suits a wide range of applications and web content.

It is an 8-bit IPS panel, so the colors are excellent, and it can display a wide range of colors.

Screen Clarity 7/10

Resolution – FHD | 1920x1080p
PPI – 92 PPI

The AOC 24B2XH has 1920x1080p resolution delivers 92 PPI on the 23.8-inch screen. Screen clarity is decent, but you do not get much screen real estate, so this is not the best monitor for multi-tasking and fitting more content.

Brightness 6/10

Peak Brightness – 250-nits

The peak brightness is 250-nits on the AOC 24B2XH, which is not that high but satisfactory for most rooms. It is not the best suited for well-lit rooms because it does not have a high brightness level to fight against glares and reflections, but you do get an anti-glare coating on the front.

Contrast 6/10

Contrast Ratio – 1000:1

The contrast levels on the AOC 24B2XH are mediocre, so it cannot display deep blacks in the dark. The blacks might appear gray, and if color accuracy matters to you, then this monitor is not for you.

This is common with most budget IPS monitors, which is acceptable because you get good colors, and wide viewing angles.

Viewing Angles 9/10

Viewing Angles (H/V) – 178°/178°

The viewing angles on the AOC 24B2XH are excellent because it is an IPS panel, and IPS monitors are known for their wide viewing angles. However, the top-bottom viewing angles are not that great, so this is not the best monitor to mount on the wall at a height.

Color Coverage 8/10

sRGB – 106%

The color coverage on the AOC 24B2XH is excellent. It has a wide SDR color gamut coverage than most IPS monitors, so this is a perfect choice if you are looking for a color-accurate monitor on a budget.

It does not come factory-calibrated, but it has decent accuracy right out of the box, and you can change the settings later from the OSD menu for the best results.

Response Time 5/10

Response Time – 14ms

The minimum response time on the AOC 24B2XH is 14ms, making this monitor one of the slowest in the industry. Don’t expect fast motions to appear clear on this monitor because there will be noticeable ghosting. However, this monitor is suitable for casual gaming, but it is strictly not for enthusiasts.

Refresh Rate 6/10

Refresh Rate – 75Hz

The AOC 24B2XH supports a max 75Hz refresh rate which is ample for modern productivity and entertainment purposes. However, gamers won’t be satisfied because of its limited refresh rate.

BFI N/A

Black Frame Insertion – N/A

The AOC 24B2XH does not have Black Frame Insertion because it is a productivity-focused monitor.

HDR N/A

HDR – N/A

The AOC 24B2XH does not have HDR certification, and it also does not cover wide color gamut.

Low Blue Light

The AOC 24B2XH has a low blue light mode for reading. It reduces the harmful blue light from the screen so that your eyes do not strain the dark.

Operating systems have this feature built-in, but it is good to have on the monitor itself.

Flicker-Free

Flicker-Free technology ensures that you get a consistent viewing experience at all brightness levels. It regulates brightness and contrast levels to deliver a comfortable viewing.

Video Inputs 6/10

1x HDMI 1.4
1x D-Sub

The AOC 24B2XH has a single HDMI port and a D-Sub port. The HDMI follows the 1.4 standards. It should get the job done for most users, but dual HDMI ports would have been great here.

USB, Other Ports 4/10

1x 3.5mm Audio Out

The AOC 24B2XH has a single audio out port for connecting headphones and speakers. However, it misses out on a USB port which is not a deal-breaker because monitors in this price segment do not come with USB ports.

HP 24mh

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The HP 24mh is an excellent choice to consider because it has a 24-inch IPS panel on the front, with a silver design that feels more appealing and premium. Plus, it offers an adjustable stand that lets you tilt, pivot and height adjust the monitor.

Philips 241E1S

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The Philips 241E1S offers a 4-year warranty, and you get FreeSync, which makes it great for casual gaming. If you are looking for a monitor for productivity and casual gaming, consider this one.