Philips 242E1GAJ 24" FHD Gaming Monitor (2020)
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Philips 242E1GAJ is an affordable 24-inch FHD gaming monitor in Philips's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit VA panel with 144 Hz refresh rate.
Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support and comes with limited adjustments. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 33% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- High 4000:1 contrast ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Good viewing angles
- Excellent colour accuracy
Cons
- No USB hub
- Mediocre pixel response
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio In, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Construction
Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 3W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
89.03% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.69 in / 43 mm w/o stand, 8.15 in / 207 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.8 in / 325 mm w/o stand, 16.3 in / 414 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
21.26 in / 540 mm
Weight
2.49 kg / 5 lbs w/o stand , 3.07 kg / 7 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
4000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
24" (23.8 in / 604.478 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
96.1% NTSC, 125.9% sRGB
Pixel Density
92 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.275 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
CB, CE Mark, EAC / CU, ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPA, FCC Class B, ICES-003, ISO9241-307, RoHS, TCO Certified Displays, TÜV/Bauart
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, SmartContrast, Ultra Wide Color technology, SmartImage, Mega Infinity DCR, Adaptive-Sync technology, DDC/CI
Performance
Power Consumption
14.83 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Debut
2020
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techadvisor[1]
Reviewer score 56%Philips 242E1GAJ has a full 100% sRGB, 89% AdobeRGB and 92% P3 colour gamut. 144Hz refresh allows for those that can manage 150fps at this resolution, for a smoother gaming experience. The menu options are a bit limited, but it does include a LowBlue Mode, and you can set Gama to 1.8.
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Pros
- Excellent colour accuracy
- Excellent build quality
- Good viewing angles
Cons
- Mediocre pixel response
- No USB hub
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References
- ^ Philips 242E1GAJ review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/philips-242e1gaj-3798907/. 2021-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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