Product Comparison: NEC PA241W vs NEC PA242W


General Specifications
Brand
NEC
NEC
Model
PA241W
PA242W
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Tackle even your most demanding color-critical projects with the 24" NEC MultiSync PA241W, a widescreen LCD display ideal for graphics/photography applications.
Professional Reference 10-bit AH-IPS GB-R LED Display delivers uncompromising image quality as well as minimising life-cycle environmental impact. Uniting outstanding colour reproduction and class-leading ergonomics.
Key Specs
Screen Size
24 in.
24 in.
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Response Time
8 ms
8 ms
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
NEC PA241W Monitor
  • I find 24" screen perfect for my field of view/viewing distance.
  • Solid 24 inch screen with beyond the words image.
  • Big diagonal. On such a monitor, any action is convenient.
  • The panel is very modern, so the response time is lightning fast.
  • 1900x1200 resolution is clear, but I would like to see higher for a screen this size.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Color
Black
Black
Height
20.8 in.
20.79 in.
Width
21.9 in.
21.92 in.
Depth
9 in.
8.96 in.
Weight
23.4 pounds
23.37 pounds
Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Panel Type
IPS
IPS
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
1000:1
Brightness
360 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Color Supported
1.07 Billion
1.07 Billion
View Angle Vertical
178 °
178 °
View Angle Horizontal
178 °
178 °
Curved Display
No
No
Anti-Glare
No
Yes
What customers say about "Display"
NEC PA241W Monitor
  • Incredibly accurate to the true image, matches prints RGB and CMYK.
  • Color quality and equipment function is very professional.
  • Now I am able to see the colors in my photos that I never knew they were there.
  • The colors of this monitor are great. Need some time for calibrations, but that's ok.
  • Great viewing angles and consistent color reproduction.
Features
Type
Home/Office
For Photographers
Touch Screen
No
No
Build-in speaker
No
No
Built-In Webcam
No
No
TV Tuner
No
No
Pivot Function
Yes
Yes
VESA-compatible
100x100
100x100
Extras
Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture, ICC Profile Emulation, Color Vision Emulation
Black Level Adjusment, CableComp, Carbon Footprint Meter, Light sensor, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Self Diagnostics, TileComp, TileMatrix, XtraView+
What customers say about "Features"
NEC PA241W Monitor
  • I bought this about 10 month ago and been performing great. Very solid design, everything is easy to adjust.
  • The 90 rotate feature is very handy for those long text documents.
  • Height, tilt, and turn adjustment for every conceivable viewing need.
  • A lot of adjustments and options for settings - in general, a sophisticated monitor with excellent technical characteristics, which explains its price.
  • Excellent light sensor feature. It turned out to be very useful for me.
Connectivity
Inputs
5x USB, 2x DVI-D, DisplayPort, VGA
DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI, VGA, 5x USB
What customers say about "Connectivity"
NEC PA241W Monitor
  • I am connected to my MBP through displayport and everything works flawless.
  • It's good that it has several video inputs: analog VGA, DisplayPort and two digital DVI-D.
  • Excellent color rendering when connected via DisplayPort.
  • The only cons of this monitor is the lack of an HDMI output.
  • Indeed, the biggest drawback of this monitor is the lack of HDMI port.
Power
Wattage
95 Watts
37 Watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, RoHS, FCC
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Manufacturer
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