Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS PA279Q computer monitor vs NEC PA242W-BK computer monitor

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 19identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • PA279Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:61.2 cm (24.1")
  • Display resolution
    • PA279Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PA279Q computer monitor:16:9
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:16:10
  • Panel type
    • PA279Q computer monitor:AH-IPS
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:IPS
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • PA279Q computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:340 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • PA279Q computer monitor:6 ms
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:8 ms
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • PA279Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
  • Aspect ratio
    • PA279Q computer monitor:16:9
    • PA242W-BK computer monitor:16:10

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Comparison of PA279Q, PA242W-BK
83 specifications
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")61.2 cm (24.1")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display technologyLEDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneQuad HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffersAH-IPSIPS
Display brightness (typical)Differs350 cd/m²340 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers6 ms8 ms
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers2560 x 14401920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.233 x 0.233 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one29 - 113 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one49 - 86 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
3DNoNo
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGraphics designUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB hub versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers65
DVI portYesYes
DVI-D ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 20°Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs49 W56 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Known for one640.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (with stand)Known for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Known for one559.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs640.8 mm556.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs69.5 mm83.8 mm
Height (without stand)Differs379.7 mm363.2 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs10 kg7.4 kg
Weight (with stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one756 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one456 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedNoNo
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI, CB, CCC, CEL level 2, C-Tick, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, PSE, TCO6.0, TUV-Ergo, TUV-GS, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQLUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACLED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%

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