24" Philips 242S1AE
24" Philips 242S1AE
This 24" Philips LCD monitor with a standard Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution is ideal for working with office software, emailing, and searching for information online. What's more, it's also great for casual gaming or watching videos and films. Its IPS panel has excellent colour reproduction, and the image quality remains just as high even when you change the viewing angle. This can be used effectively when preparing documents for printing or creating presentations. The anti-reflective surface of the display minimises glare and ensures better visibility in various lighting conditions. Thanks to the standard 16:9 aspect ratio, you can comfortably open two document windows side-by-side and work with them effectively. The IPS panel is illuminated by LEDs. A maximum brightness of 300 cd/m² is designed for working away from direct sunlight and is also suitable for rooms that are not too brightly lit. It can be wall-mounted using a 100×100 VESA mount. This comes in handy if you have limited desk space or use multiple monitors. This type of layout can be used by people involved in trading, monitoring CCTV systems, and similar activities.
24"
Screen Size
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Resolution (Resolution Type)
IPS
Display Type
75Hz
Refresh Rate
4ms (GtG)
Response Time
Key Features of the 24" Philips 242S1AE Monitor
- Work efficiently with this 24" Philips LCD monitor with Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution
- It uses an IPS panel for colour display with a refresh rate of up to 75Hz and a response time of 4ms
- The anti-reflective display surface minimises glare and optimises readability in any lighting
- The standard 16:9 format offers a clear image output
- The monitor is equipped with LED backlighting and 8-bit colour depth
- The maximum brightness of 300cd/m² is adapted for working away from the sun and also in rooms that are not too brightly lit
- Flat monitor design
The Philips monitor will surprise you with its interesting features and functions
The 24" IPS PC monitor has a flat design, which is ideal if you plan to use multiple monitors at the same time. It is equipped with a filter that lets less harmful blue light through and a Flicker-free function that reduces how often the monitor flickers. This can help reduce eye fatigue and improve sleep quality. You can tilt and adjust the monitor to your requirements so that its top side corresponds to eye level, thus promoting correct posture, which reduces strain on the cervical spine and prevents back pain and scoliosis. Tilting the monitor is practical for users who work while standing. The Pivot function allows you to rotate the monitor by 90°, which is practical for traders, programmers, and data analysts using a spreadsheet editor. Thanks to the vertical display, your productivity will increase and the frequency of scrolling will be reduced.
The Philips monitor will surprise you with its features
You can use HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI to connect a laptop or computer to the monitor. If your computer does not have a suitable connector, you can expand the connectivity by purchasing a compatible port replicator. A port replicator is also useful when connecting two monitors. Thanks to the VGA port, you can connect older devices. The built-in speakers are a convenient solution for sound and image in one device. In addition to the monitor itself, the package also includes VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort cables.
Choose a monitor based on colour depth and native contrast
Colour depth indicates how many different colours a monitor is capable of displaying. A monitor with a 6-bit colour depth can display almost three hundred thousand colours, while a 10-bit monitor can display more than a billion colours. A higher colour depth ensures a smoother and more realistic colour rendering. The colour depth of this monitor is 8-bit. The Philips monitor offers a native contrast of 1000:1. The native contrast ratio characterises the difference between the brightest and darkest point that a monitor can display. If a monitor has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, it means that the brightest point (white) is 3000× brighter than the darkest point (black). A higher native contrast allows for improved detail resolution in both dark and light parts of the image. A native contrast not exceeding 1000:1 will be suitable primarily for office purposes, while a contrast ratio of up to 2000:1 is appreciated for gaming and watching films. A value above 2000:1 is characteristic of monitors for graphic designers and video editing.
Data on the monitor's energy label
After scanning the QR code, you will be redirected to the European EPREL database, where you will see the display type, the technology used in its production (e.g., LCD, QLED) and other monitor specifications.
- The manufacturer and model of the monitor are listed in the header
- The scale of energy classes (on the left), the specific energy class of the product (on the right)
- kWh/1000h: energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per 1000 hours of operation
- SDR kWh/1000h: energy consumption in SDR mode in kilowatt-hours per 1000 hours of operation
- Pixels: vertical and horizontal display resolution (1920 × 1080 px)
- Units in inches and centimetres: screen screen size
Monitor Technical Specifications
- Screen Size: 24"
- Display Type: VA
- Backlight: LED
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Maximum Brightness: 300cd/m²
- Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
- Viewing Angles: 178°
- Response Time: 4ms (GtG)
- Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Package Contents
- 1× Stand
- 1× VGA cable
- 1× HDMI cable
- 1× DisplayPort cable
Colour Gamut
Determines how accurately the monitor can display colours. sRGB is ideal for the web, films, or games. DCI-P3/Adobe RGB is appreciated by graphic designers or professionals. The higher the stated value, the better the monitor displays colours. Maximum Brightness
The value given in nits or cd/m² determines the brightness of the monitor. A brightness of over 400 nits is key for HDR content and readability in sunlight, while standard office monitors are fine with values above 250. Refresh Rate and Response Time
Refresh rate (Hz) determines the number of frames displayed per second, so the higher the value, the smoother the image and the less eye fatigue. A lower response time value (ms) eliminates motion blur. 144Hz+ is ideal for gaming, while values around 75Hz are suitable for office monitors.Specifications
Display diagonal and resolution
Construction
Panel and screen technology
Aspect Ratio
Backlight and colour
Connection
Colour gamut
Features and functions
Colour
Dimensions and weight
Packaging
Power outlet type
Energy specifications
| Code: | WC118c2e11 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., Tussendiepen 4 9206 AD Drachten Netherlands, www.philips.com/support Pernerova 702/39, 186 00 Prague 8, [email protected] 
|