NEC PA242W

12 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of NEC PA242W. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the NEC PA242W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (itreviews.co.uk)

NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK

The NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK 24-inch professional grade monitor is a top performer that's loaded with features and settings options.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK

The NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK 24-inch professional grade monitor is a top performer that's loaded with features and settings options.

Excellent color and grayscale performance. Tons of image settings. Built-in keyboard switch

Expensive. Bulky cabinet. Does not support USB 3.0

NEC's PA series of MultiSync monitors have garnered quite a few Editors' Choice awards over the years, and for good reason; these pricey displays typically deliver the color accuracy and grayscale performance that artists, photographers, and other...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Heinonen (anandtech.com)

NEC PA242W Monitor Review

Updated 10/2/2013 : Review has been updated to correct an issue with the non-SpectraView data. Please review the sRGB and AdobeRGB pages again if you have read this article before as they have been updated. The conclusions have been updated to match...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : daniel m. east (layersmagazine.com)

NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK

With its 1920×1200 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...

Screen clarity; viewing angles; broad-spectrum color

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Another nice feature is the inclusion of a built-in USB hub with DisplaySync Pro, allowing the control of two computers with one keyboard and mouse. Add to that the rotating positioning, Picture-in-Picture abilities, and even more viewing options and...

May, 2014

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