Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS PA279Q computer monitor vs NEC PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor

45specifications compared
23differ
22identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- PA279Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:61.2 cm (24.1")
Display resolution
- PA279Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- PA279Q computer monitor:16:9
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:16:10
Display brightness (typical)
- PA279Q computer monitor:350 cd/m²
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:340 cd/m²
Response time
- PA279Q computer monitor:6 ms
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:8 ms
Supported graphics resolutions
- PA279Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratio
- PA279Q computer monitor:16:9
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:16:10
Pixel pitch
- PA279Q computer monitor:0.233 x 0.233 mm
- PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor:0.27 x 0.27 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of PA279Q, PA242W-BK-SV
85 specifications	A ASUS PA279Q computer monitor Model PA279Q View product	B NEC PA242W-BK-SV computer monitor Model PA242W-BK-SV View product
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	61.2 cm (24.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display technology	LED	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Quad HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel type	AH-IPS	AH-IPS
Display brightness (typical)Differs	350 cd/m²	340 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	6 ms	8 ms
Screen shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	2560 x 1440	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.233 x 0.233 mm	0.27 x 0.27 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	29 - 113 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	49 - 86 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D	No	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.5 - 93.8 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Graphics design	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB hub versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	6	5
DVI port	Yes	Yes
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, MSXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Pivot	Yes	Yes
Swivelling	Yes	Yes
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	49 W	56 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	0.5 W	0.2 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	640.8 mm	556.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	240 mm	228.6 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	559.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs	640.8 mm	556.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	69.5 mm	83.8 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	379.7 mm	363.2 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	10 kg	7.4 kg
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	756 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	300 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	456 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	14 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB	DisplayPort, DVI, USB, Power
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integrated	No	No
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI, CB, CCC, CEL level 2, C-Tick, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, PSE, TCO6.0, TUV-Ergo, TUV-GS, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	LED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12192 m

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More monitor comparisons

All monitor comparisons