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NEC MultiSync PA242W vs ViewSonic XG2402

NEC MultiSync PA242W Monitor
NEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402 Monitor
ViewSonic XG2402
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Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
With its 1920x1200 resolution, this 24" AH-IPS 10-bit LCD screen provides you with enough brightness and contrast options to be accurate with anything from photos to videos to graphic design. It's worth mentioning that NEC includes a wide variety of connectivity options for nearly any type of input.Read more
The NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK 24-inch professional grade monitor is a top performer that's loaded with features and settings options.Read more
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4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
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38 %
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4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Screen size24.1 in24.0 in
Brightness340.0 cd/m²350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:1016:9

Design

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Black,Red
Panel designFlatFlat
Built-in USB hubyesyes
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersnoyes

Dimensions

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Height adjustment5.91 in4.72 in
Height (min-max)< 378433.9 - 553.9
Height (without stand)14.27 in17.09 in
Height with stand14.88 in17.08 in
Depth (with stand)8.96 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)3.35 in2.37 in
Width (with stand)21.92 in22.28 in
Weight (without stand)16.31 lb7.5 lb
Weight373.9 oz236.34 oz

Connectivity

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Number of USB 3.0 ports03
USB connectors (total)53
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Number of component inputs00
Composite inputnono
Number of composite inputs00
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portyesno
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity12
Number of HDMI inputs12
Headphone outputnoyes
S-video inputnono
Number of s-video inputs00
Thunderboltnono
USB for videonono
VGA inyesyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs11
DisplayPort version1.1a1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandardStandard
MHLnono

Image properties

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024x768
  • 1152x864
  • 1152x870
  • 1280x1024
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x960
  • 1600x1200
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1200
  • 640x544
  • 720x400
  • 720x480
  • 720x576
  • 800x600
  • 832x624
1920x1080
Refresh rate85.0 Hz144.0 Hz
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit8.0 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)94.8 %72.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:11000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightRGB LEDLED
Panel typeAH-IPSTN
Response time (GtG)8.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)16.0 ms3.5 ms
Response time8.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yesno
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °160.0 °

Features

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Ascendable and submersibleyesyes
Pivot functionyesyes
Swivelyesyes
Tiltableyesyes
Memory card readernono
Cable lock slotyesyes

Compatibility

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationnoyes
HDRnono
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount
  • 200x100mm
  • 100x100mm
100x100mm

Eco-labelling

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
EnergyStaryesyes
TCO-labellingTCO'06TCO Displays 7.0

Power

NEC MultiSync PA242WNEC MultiSync PA242W
ViewSonic XG2402ViewSonic XG2402
Operational power consumption< 5625.5 - 28.3
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)37.0 W27.6 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with ViewSonic XG2402