Monitors / Comparison

NEC PA242W-BK vs Samsung S32E590C

Monitor · NEC

NEC PA242W-BK

24″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel80
Response time30
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S32E590C

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

NEC PA242W-BK and Samsung S32E590C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.

  • Resolution: NEC PA242W-BK leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Response time: Samsung S32E590C leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

NEC PA242W-BK

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung S32E590C

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

NEC PA242W-BKSamsung S32E590C
43Gear score42
24″Screen size31.5″
1920×1200Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelVA
8 msResponse time4 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is NEC PA242W-BK or Samsung S32E590C better?

NEC PA242W-BK and Samsung S32E590C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Resolution: NEC PA242W-BK leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080). Response time: Samsung S32E590C leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).