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Large screen monitors like the 23" ones are available today with LED backlit panels and high definition resolutions, great contrast ratios and quick response times. These monitors are great for watching movies and videos online when TV is not an option. Our list of the best 23" monitors is based on top reviews from around the web.

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NEC MultiSync PA242W

NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK Desktop Monitor


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NEC MultiSync PA242W
Asus PA249Q
BenQ GW2450
Asus VG248QE
Hannspree HL249DPB
NEC MultiSync PA242W-BK Desktop Monitor
Asus PA249Q LCD Monitor
BenQ GW2450 Monitor
Asus Vg248qe 3d Monitor
Hannspree HL249DPB Monitor
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Release Date
Sep 2013
May 2013
Dec 2012
Jan 2013
Dec 2013
Screen Size
24.0 inch
24.1 inch
24.0 inch
24.0 inch
23.6 inch
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Widescreen (16:9)
16:9
16:9
Brightness
340.0 cd/m^2
350.0 cd/m^2
250.0 cd/m^2
350.0 cd/m^2
250.0 cd/m^2
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
80000000:1
5000:1
80000000:1
1000:1, 30000000:1 (Dynamic)
Dot Pitch
0.27 mm
0.27 mm
0.276 mm
0.276 mm
0.271 mm
Max. Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920x1200
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Response Time
8.0 ms
6.0 ms
12.0 ms
1.0 ms
5.0 ms
Color Depth
16.7 million
1073.7M
16.7 million colors
16.7 million colors
16.7 million colors
Monitor Type
AH-IPS
AH-IPS
TFT active matrix
LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
LED
Viewable Picture Size
24.1 in.
24.0 in.

Excellent color and grayscale performance

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Excellent color accuracy and viewing angles, Versatile stand

Rich color reproduction

Fast pixel response, 144Hz refresh rate, Ergonomic stand

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Poor colour accuracy