NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut
The MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut from NEC is a professional display with VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort inputs. It has a native resolution of 1920 x 1200, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 360cd/m² brightness. Designed for professionals, the unique screen provides 99.3% Coverage of the AdobeRGB Color Space, ensuring that what you see on the screen corresponds to what you'll see on the final product. The versatile ergonomics of the monitor provide tilt and swivel adjustment, height adjustment, and full 90° pivot, allowing you to use the monitor in portrait mode.
- DisplayPort
- DisplayPort is designed to be the future-ready, scalable solution for high performance digital display connectivity. It enables high resolutions, fast refresh rates and deep color depths over standard cables.
- DFP (Digital Flat Panel)
- An all-digital interface for flat panel monitors which is signal compatible with DVI. As a DVI-based digital only connection, only a simple adapter is necessary for compatibility between DFP and other DVI-based digital connectors such as DVI and P&D.
- P&D (Plug and Display)
- The VESA standard for digital flat panel monitor interfaces. It is more robust than DFP since it allows for other options off a signal connector. The VESA committee has recognized that DFP is a subset of P&D. As a DVI-based connector (for the digital input pins), only a simple adapter is necessary for compatibility between P&D and other DVI-based digital connector such as DVI and DFP.
- Pivoting Stand
- Allows users to adjust the monitor to the orientation that best fits their application, choosing Landscape orientation for wide documents or Portrait orientation for the ability to preview a full page on one screen at one time. The Portrait orientation is also perfect for full screen video conferencing.
- Reduced Footprint
- Provides the ideal solution for environments requiring superior image quality but with size and weight limitations. The monitor's small footprint and low weight allow it to be moved or transported easily from one location to another.
- Color Control Systems
- Allows you to adjust the colors on your screen and customize the color accuracy of your monitor to a variety of standards.
- Natural Color Matrix
- Combines Six-axis color control and the sRGB standard. Six-axis color control permits color adjustments via six axes (R, G, B, C, M and Y) rather than through the three axes (R, G and B) previously available. The sRGB standard provides the monitor with a uniform color profile. This assures that the colors displayed on the monitor are exactly the same as on the color printout (with sRGB supporting operating system and sRGB printer). This allows you to adjust the colors on your screen and customize the color accuracy of your monitor to a variety of standards.
- OSD (On-Screen Display) Controls
- Allow you to quickly and easily adjust all elements of your screen image via simple to use onscreen menus.
- ErgoDesign Features
- Enhanced human ergonomics to improve the working environment, protect the health of the user and save money. Examples include OSD controls for quick and easy image adjustments, tilt base for preferred angle of vision, small footprint and compliance with MPRII and TCO guidelines for lower emissions.
- Plug and Play
- The Microsoft solution with the Windows operating system facilitates setup and installation by allowing the monitor to send its capabilities (such as screen size and resolutions supported) directly to your computer, automatically optimizing display performance.
- Intelligent Power Manager System
- Provides innovative power-saving methods that allow the monitor to shift to a lower power consumption level when on but not in use, saving two-thirds of your monitor energy costs, reducing emissions and lowering the air conditioning costs of the workplace.
- Multiple Frequency Technology
- Automatically adjusts monitor to the display card's scanning frequency, thus displaying the resolution required.
- FullScan Capability
- Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, significantly expanding image size.
- Wide Viewing Angle Technology
- Allows the user to be able to see the monitor from any angle (178°) from any orientation - Portrait or Landscape.
- VESA Standard Mounting Interface
- Allows users to connect their MultiSync monitor to any VESA standard third party mounting arm or bracket. Allows for the monitor to be mounted on a wall or an arm using any third party compliant device.
- Visual Controller
- Is a ground-breaking software family, developed by NEC Display Solutions, providing intuitive access to all monitor setting controls and remote diagnosis via the Windows interface, based upon the VESA standard, DDC/CI. Using a standard VGA or DVI signal cable, Visual Controller can either benefit single users or, with Visual Controller Administrator, can reduce the Total Cost of Ownership through remote network-wide maintenance, diagnosis and asset-reporting.
- No-touch Auto Adjust (Analog input only)
- No-touch auto adjust automatically adjusts the monitor to optimal settings upon initial setup.
- sRGB Color Control
- A new optimized color management standard which allows for color matching on computer displays and other peripherals. The sRGB, which is based on the calibrated color space, allows for optimal color representation and backward compatibility with other common color standards.
- Uniformity
- This feature compensates for slight variations in the white uniformity level that may occur on the screen and improves the color and evens out the luminance uniformity of the display.
- Improved Response
- Improved gray to gray response.
- Adjustable Stand with Pivot Capability
- Adds flexibility to your viewing preferences.
- Quick Release Stand
- Allows fast removal.
- Auto Dimming Technology
- Automatically adjusts the backlight level depending on the level of ambient lighting.
- USB 2.0 Hub
- A USB 2.0 hub adds excitement to your computing by connecting you to digital cameras, scanners and more.
| Panel/Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | LCD Flat Panel |
| Viewable Size | 24" Widescreen |
| Brightness | 360cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 178° |
| Pixel Dot Pitch | 0.27mm |
| Response Time | 8ms Gray-to-Gray |
| Panel Life | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Colors Supported | 99.3% coverage of AdobeRGB color space |
| Signal | |
|---|---|
| Internal Interface | DVI, VGA, DisplayPort |
| Frequency |
Horizontal: 31.5-93.8/118.4kHz Vertical: 51-85Hz |
| Sync Type |
Separate Sync: TTL Level (Positive/Negative) Composite sync: TTL Level (Positive/Negative) Composite sync on green: (0.3Vp-p negative 0.7Vp-p positive) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Analog | VGA |
| Digital |
2x DVI-D DisplayPort |
| Audio Input | None |
| Headphone Jack | None |
| Hub Ports | 2x USB |
| Speakers | None |
| Mount |
VESA 100 x 100mm Configuration VESA 200 x 100mm Configuration |
| Controls | |
|---|---|
| Buttons | Power, Select, Source, Plus, Minus |
| On-Screen Display | Yes |
| Auto Configuration | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Tilt/Swivel Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Security | None |
| Compliant Standards | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Requirements | Source with VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort Output |
| Power Requirements | Power Consumption: 95W (Without USB Hub Active) |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Temperature: 14-140°F (-10-60°C) Operating Humidity: 30-80% (non-condensing) Storage Humidity: 10-85% Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000' (3048 m) Storage Altitude: Up to 40,000' (12,192 m) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
With Stand: 21.9 x 14.9-20.8 x 9" (556.3 x 378.5-528.3 x 228.6mm) Without Stand: 21.9 x 14.3 x 3.3" (556.3 x 363.2 x 83.8mm) |
| Weight |
With Stand: 23.4 lbs (10.6kg) Without Stand: 16.3 lbs (7.44kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (37)
- Easy to setup (34)
- Good connections (18)
- Outstanding picture clarity/resolution (17)
- Reduces glare (13)
Cons
- Difficult to set up (3)
Best Uses
- Attached to computer (22)
- Business (8)
- Photography (6)
- Multimedia (4)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (31), Quality oriented (12), Enthusiast (9)
- Primary use:
- Business (7), Personal (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (30)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (8), Mac (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very competent solution
I had been pondering over purchasing EIZO CG243W for more than 6 months before I made the decision to go for PA241W. At this moment I'm only one week into using it, but I ...Read complete review
I had been pondering over purchasing EIZO CG243W for more than 6 months before I made the decision to go for PA241W. At this moment I'm only one week into using it, but I couldn't be happier.
I purchased the monitor only version since I already own a Colormunki calibrator. The decision gave me a little surprise -- by default the monitor does not come with Spectraview, the software neccessary for hardware calibration as well as controlling the monitor settings via DDC channel of the DVI link. I contacted the NEC Customer Service, who confirmed that with the monitor-only version Spectraview has to be purchased separately. This is not a big deal since the software costs only $89 in the form of the download version. Still, it'd be nice if this is stated clearly on the item description of the website.
Spectraview is a very convenient software. It controls the monitor hardware setting directly, including setting the luminance level and loading the gamma table. It also works in a preset-sort-of way, i.e. you could set your target (certain luminous and color temperature, etc.), calibrate the monitor and thereafter set everything with a single flick in Spectraview. In my case, I've created presets for sRGB in different luminance values, e.g. 100, 120, 140 and max. This allow me to choose proper luminance in response to the natural light coming into my room in day time. Very convenient.
There's a catch though. In order to allow Spectraview to control Colormunki, one has to DISABLE the control of Xrite driver over the calibrator. Otherwise Spectraview would keep warning that no calibrator is found upon startup and one can't do calibration of course. To disable the control of Xrite over the calibrator, go to Control Panel and find "X-Rite Device Services". Double click on the item and uncheck the box in front of your Colormunki. Then restart Spectraview and the device will be recognize properly.
Overall, I consider this a very solid purchasement. Wouldn't hesitate to buy a 2nd one if needed, given its <1/2 price compared to EIZO CG241W.
p.s. For movie viewers or gamers, this is far from optimal an option. The response time wasn't optimized for such applications and as a result, you got blurred images for most of the moving scenes. Avoid buying this monitor if your main purpose is video-oriented.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not as impressive as expected
Compared to my $300 26" HP monitor it is only marginally better but is smaller and seems to pump up red way too much, using the iPad and HP as a reference. And...Read complete review
Compared to my $300 26" HP monitor it is only marginally better but is smaller and seems to pump up red way too much, using the iPad and HP as a reference. And that is after calibration. It is bright enough to be seen from space.
It does have a nice stand and is easy to adjust and position.
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Gaming
- Home Computer
- Multimedia
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I tried many different monitors at the local stores & at friend's places, and finally I decided to buy this monitor... and I'm glad that I did! It is an expensive monitor, but it's well worth the price with its factory calibrated accurate color reproduction, no color bleed and wide viewing angle. I'll recommend it to anyone who wants more than just a monitor, and definitely to people, who work with graphics or photos.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Inaccurate Colors
Best Uses
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Compared to my $300 26" HP monitor it is only marginally better but is smaller and seems to pump up red way too much, using the iPad and HP as a reference. And that is after calibration. It is bright enough to be seen from space.
It does have a nice stand and is easy to adjust and position.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
This monitor is used in a photo retouching business. We also have an EZIO CG241W monitor in use. I wanted to match what we have on the EIZO, so that we can confidently work on either monitor with the same results. Using the Spectra View software (purchased separately) seemed intuitive enough, but we did notice that plugging in the same values as used on the EIZO did not produce the same results, so we had to tweak some of the settings. In the end we got a good match, but we do not get as deep of blacks on the NEC monitor as we do on the EIZO. Given that the NEC was half the price of the EIZO, I can live with the difference.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Graphic Design
- Photo retouching
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
It´s an amazing monitor. Is the best tool to edit my photos. Just love it!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to adjust
- Great colours
- Solid Construction
Cons
- Requires Spectraview
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Amazing colours compared to your average desktop monitor. Easy to set up and calibrate, although to do the latter easily you need to purchase the Spectraview software and colour calibration hardware.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Inaccurate Colors
Best Uses
- Hooked To A Laptop
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I am a part time amateur photographer trying to go the professional route and it is important that I have a monitor that displays colors accurately. I did a lot of research on this product and it was recommended the best for the dollar. So far, I am pleased, except I am having trouble calibrating and it looks overly saturated. When I looked at the instructions, I still do not understand what I am doing wrong, so I am spending a lot of time on google trying to fix this problem. I am sure it is something simple, but I am not there, yet. So, I am sure that it is not the display, it is me that needs to figure out what I am doing wrong-that is why I gave it 4 stars.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Multimedia
- Photography
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
The colors are especially important for photography. I am happy with this monitor as it allows me to edit my photos without fear!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- LightroomPhotoshop
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Calibrated it with ColorMunki Photo. All adjustments were made automatically by the software rather than me having to adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
Colors are accurate and vivid. I only wish I had the money to buy a second one.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
Cons
- Dead Pixels
Best Uses
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
As a digital imaging instructor and professional photographer, I need a monitor that is both sharp and perfectly color balanced. I use the 1st monitor for my main image and dedicate the 2nd monitor (rotated 90-degrees) for all of my palettes and tools.
The only problem is that one of the monitors has three dead pixels (out of over 2 million) in one of its corners.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Adjustable
- Sharp Image
Cons
- High Price Point
- No HDMI
Best Uses
- Critical Image Editing
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Used for it's intended purpose this display provides the serious amateur or professional with the ability to confidently make high quality photographic prints.
As NEC states "Designed for professional graphics applications, this 24-inch desktop display is ideal for digital photography, video editing, print production and any environment in which color accuracy is crucial."
For best results use a colorimeter/spectrophotometer for calibration and profiling. If you don't have one consider the model of this display which comes bundled with Spectraview II software and NEC colorimeter.
Not the best choice for a hardcore gamer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Setup
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I love the monitor. I calibrated it with spectraview software with my i1 display 2 puck and the test prints came out great. The screen is large enough for my professional photo editing work. Couldn't be more happier.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
- Well built High quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Hooked To A Laptop
- KVM built-in
- Multimedia
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I use my dual NEC Multisync PA241W monitors for Outlook, Word, Acrobat, our company CRM, Firefox and a host of other tools. What I really enjoy is the crisp detail of the images I'm looking at. The intense brightness and contrast. And, the fact that my Word and Acrobat images are 120% of actual printed size - side by side on one screen. It really improves efficiencies.
On top of that, using the Belkin Soho KVM switch, I have complete access to two computers with one keyboard and mouse, and it's all connected with a single VGA cord to each pc. I would have used Synergy without the Multisync advantage, but my work pc is domain controlled, which would not allow me to sync both machines virtually. As such, hardware was the way for me to go.
I do wish both my pcs were DisplayPort compatible for the best digital display capabilities. They definitely will be for my next upgrade. But of course, the KVM switch would need to be DP wired as well.
My only wish is that these monitors used less energy and cost half as much. Otherwise, they're dreamy...
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Easy To Setup
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Business
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Primary monitor for my photography business. I use it for everything from corresponding with customers to editing photos using CS5, CNX2, Portraiture, Portrait Professional, and many others where color is paramount.
The only complaint I have after having used it for a month is that the stand is so cheap that it makes the monitor wobble any time that I touch it. I like the monitor low to the work table, so when I reach for my mouse I often bump the lower edge of the monitor. It takes a few seconds to recover from wobbling.
The thing that is great about it is that I can tune the color to a perfect setting and then every time I return to the monitor, my settings are dead on!
Another plus about the monitor is that now I can see flaws in my photos that I could never see before with my Mitsubishi 21" CRT. This makes my output that much better today, as I see every blemish, dust spec, or flaw in the original image while I'm editing my photos.
Can't recommend it enough!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Easy To Setup
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Using in conjunction with Spectraview II for exact print matching. Very nice display, easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Phot editing
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
full featured with great color management (SpectraView II).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Digital imaging
- Easy To Setup
- Great Picture Quality
- Multi-monitor setup
- Reduced Glare
Cons
- USB ports hard to access
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Business
- Movies
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I bought not one, but two of these superb monitors. Not only are they wide gamut, featuring a gamut that that covers 98 percent of AdobeRGB, but NEC made them intelligent as well. Combined with NEC's SpectraView2 software, calibration is quick, easy and effortless. Not only does the built-in USB act as a hub, but it provides two-way communication with the computer. In my mind, these are second to none and worth the money. By the way, B&H has by far the best pricing on these. Don't even bother elsewhere!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
I am an artist and I use this monitor for a wide variety of projects - including editing images of my work for prints. It has a wide color range and picks up the subtle details in my work. It is an amazing monitor that I will use for many years to come.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Works great with my MAC, great for editing my images and color correction.
Right now I can't think of anything bad to write.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Business
- Home
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Excellent size and quality.
Colors are great and the different possibilities of setting are ideal for opening differents windows or for multitasking.
My photo buisness will be more productive and color pictures will benefit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Wide Color Gamut:
Professional photographer.
Awesome monitor...great color and gambit. Price was right compared to Ezieo.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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