Face-Off: Pick the Products You Want to Compare

LaCie 324 Asus PA248Q
Photo
LaCie 324
Overview - Full review
Asus PA248Q
Overview - Full review
Price
Gaming: Best Result
LaCie 324
Asus PA248Q
Score
5/5
5/5
User Score
4/5 (13)
Subscores
    • Design and Build5/5
    • Colours and Contrast4/5
    • Responsiveness4/5
    Specifications
    Specifications
    Screen size24 inches
    Panel typePVA
    Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
    Response time6 ms
    Inputs (HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component)2 / 1 / 1 / 0
    Other detailsRotating base, height-adjustable stand,<br>USB hub
    Viewing angles (H/V)178° / 178°
    3Dno
    Specifications
    Screen size24 inches
    Panel typeIPS
    Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
    Response time6 ms
    Inputs (HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component)1 / 1 / 1 / 0
    Other detailsDisplayPort, 4-port USB 3.0 hub, hight-adjustable, swivel stand, portrait mode
    Viewing angles (H/V)170 ° / 160 °
    3Dno
    Conclusion
    This is an excellent screen that will doubtless be of interest to any number of graphics professionals. You'll need to have the equipment and the knowledge to calibrate its colors correctly, but once that's done, you'll have an almost faultless monitor.
    Asus has brought all the great things about the PA246Q to this updated model including top-notch design, colour fidelity, wide viewing angles, a sturdy build and responsiveness sufficient for gaming. However, there's little point updating your PA246Q to a PA248Q as, in the end, they're still very similar monitors.
    Pros

    +

    Great contrast with very deep blacks

    +

    Faroudja video correction chip

    +

    Sober, professional case

    +

    Adjustable stand to get the perfect viewing angle

    +

    Zero dead pixel guarantee

    +

    Wide viewing angles

    +

    Factory calibrated colours

    +

    Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels

    +

    Finish

    +

    Design and hardware (stand, connections, accessories)

    Cons

    -

    Colors need to be calibrated

    -

    Power consumption is high at 80W

    -

    Twice as expensive as 'regular' screens

    -

    Contrast is below average compared with other monitors we've tested

    -

    Uses more power than a TN-screen monitor