TOP 5 multi-purpose monitors with a diagonal of 24"

BenQ EW2440L 24 " black

The Benq EW2440L monitor stands out among the huge number of 24-inch models on the market both for its unique style and a solid set of characteristics.

First of all, the multimedia solution from the company Benq attracts attention by the lack of frames on the sides of the screen. The display coating is matte and will not collect glare, but the back wall of the monitor has a glossy structure. It looks stylish and interesting. The only thing upsetting is the lack of a VESA mount, which is why the monitor will not be able to be hung on the wall. Various ports for connecting external devices are located on the back of the leg at an angle of 90 ° from the usual position (i.e. located vertically). There are a few of them: 2 HDMI (one of which is combined with MHL), 1 analogue VGA and an output for connecting headphones. The MHL cable is included, and the HDMI will have to be purchased separately.

The screen has a FullHD resolution and is built on the basis of a fast matrix of the AMVA+ type. The response time from grey to grey does not exceed 4 ms, and the total response time is 12 ms. The display boasts an excellent contrast level of 3000:1, in dynamic mode — 20000000:1. The LED WLED backlight evenly illuminates the screen surface, allowing you to look at angles up to 178°. Additionally, in the monitor menu, which is called by touch keys, there is a mode designed for reading (Low Blue Light). Its activation reduces the blue spectrum by 70%, which significantly reduces the load on the eyes.

The manufacturer positions its brainchild as a universal solution for movies, games and office applications. Many also recommend a monitor for working with simple graphics and video editing. But the narrow colour coverage of the sRGB space (about 82%) does not allow us to consider the device as a full-fledged working tool for a designer or video editor.

Reference. The response time of the matrix is the time during which each individual pixel is able to switch from a completely light state to a completely dark one and back. Recently, manufacturers are increasingly using the ability to switch from grey to grey (Grey to Grey) in the characteristics, which differs in that the pixel changes shades of grey from 90% brightness to 10%. The response time affects the smoothness of the picture in highly dynamic game or video scenes. For example, the matrices of gaming monitors are often recalled in less than 5 ms.

Samsung S24E510C 24 " black

Samsung has released a whole line of monitors with a curved screen. The obvious advantage of such a solution is to reduce the load on the human eyes on the other side of the screen, since when you move your gaze from the centre of the display to its edges, the spread of the distances traveled by the eye decreases.

The matrix of the Samsung S24E510C monitor in *VA format has a high level of contrast (3000:1), and also naturally and naturally transmits colours. It is well calibrated from the factory, so you will not need to manually adjust the graphics parameters. The response time of the matrix is 4 ms. In dynamic scenes of games and movies, the picture will be smooth and not blurry. By the way, there is a GameMode mode specifically for games, which is activated by pressing a button on the monitor body and provides automatic optimization of graphics parameters.

The monitor boasts economical power consumption. When switched on, its power consumption level does not exceed 30 watts. The 35W power supply is external here, which may seem inconvenient to some. Also, users complain about the lack of an HDMI cable in the package, there is only an analogue VGA.

The monitor stand has no height adjustment. This is offset by the presence of a VESA mount with standard dimensions of 100x100 mm. You can screw a separate stand to it or just hang the monitor on the wall.

Comfortable work with office applications and a good gaming orientation allow you to use all the charms of a curved screen for both the home layman and the office employee.

Lenovo X24 24 " black

Lenovo ThinkVision X24 is a model that was released at the very beginning of 2015, It received an innovative design and an almost frameless screen.

The side frames of the monitor turned out to be really very thin. However, as well as the thickness of the screen itself, which is only 7.5 mm. Most tablets are even thicker. Paired with a metal back shell and a chrome-plated leg, this design looks very futuristic. That's just the leg can only deflect the screen back and forth, height adjustment is not available. Visually, the stand also does not inspire confidence in stability.

The monitor screen has a FullHD resolution and a diagonal of 23.8". It is convenient both to work and to spend your leisure time on it. The IPS matrix provides fast responsiveness (7 ms), high-quality colour reproduction and wide viewing angles (up to 178 °). In normal mode, the image contrast indicators are at the level with models of their class (1000:1), in dynamic mode — slightly less than the average figure (3000000:1).

Ports for connecting external devices are located on the back panel on the right side of the chrome leg. These are HDMI and high-speed DisplayPort. Do not look for an analogue VGA connector — it simply does not exist.

For all its versatility, the Lenovo ThinkVision X24 monitor will look best in some advanced office. Stylish appearance and modern design with the thinnest frames will attract attention from everywhere.

Dell U2415 24 " black

From colleagues on the shop floor, the Dell UltraSharp U2415 monitor differs in the aspect ratio of the screen 16:10. He is one of the best representatives on the market with such a resolution.

The monitor matrix is successfully calibrated straight from the factory. It transmits the colour temperature evenly and covers 99% of the sRGB space. Fans of working with images praise the monitor for its correct and natural colour reproduction. The maximum image resolution is 1920 x 1200 pixels. Viewing angles are traditionally large, as for an IPS matrix (up to 178 °), but with the uniformity of the backlight of the screen, not everything is so smooth — occasionally there are reviews that the corners are highlighted less than the centre. In dynamic game scenes, the picture on the monitor may lag quite a bit behind what is happening — the full response time of the matrix is 12 ms.

The monitor has three bold advantages: thin frames, a swivel stand and a wide variety of ports. The frames have a thickness of around 7 mm. Therefore, if you put a couple of monitors side by side and display one image on them, the eye will almost not notice the boundaries. Moreover, both in normal and portrait orientation, which is achieved thanks to the rotary stand — the screen can be rotated 90 ° clockwise and counterclockwise. We did not skimp on the ports: 2 HDMI ports combined with MHL 2.0, as well as 2 DisplayPort ports (full-size and mini) are located on the back wall of the monitor.

But what is not typical for monitors at all is the presence of a USB 3.0 hub. It has 1 input and as many as 5 outputs, and one of the outputs has increased power and is designed for charging gadgets.

The Dell UltraSharp U2415 multitasking is revealed in all its glory. The monitor is equally good as a multimedia player, and as a godsend for working with graphics, and in the role of an "office horse".

Eizo FlexScan EV2455 24 "

The Eizo brand is famous in Japan and abroad due to the high quality of its products. The representative of the FlexScan universal line was no exception — the Eizo EV2455 monitor with a diagonal of 24.1" is one of the key among the 24-inch models in general.

The main "feature" of the monitor is ultra—thin frames, the thickness of which does not exceed 1 mm. This makes it possible to use a configuration of multiple displays. In addition to the thin frames, the device has the highest flexibility in terms of position adjustment: the angle of inclination of the monitor varies from 5° in the "on" position to 35° "off", the monitor itself can rotate around its own axis by 344°, take portrait orientation, and also be adjusted in height by ± 14 cm. For those who are particularly demanding, there is also a VESA mount with a typical size of 100x100 mm.

A separate line should highlight the presence of a huge number of various ports. The monitor housing has an analogue VGA input, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, D-Sub connectors, audio output and a dual-port USB hub. In addition, 2 speakers with a power of 1 watt each are built into the device. The total weight of the monitor turned out to be rather big and is 6.5 kg.

In terms of the picture, the Eizo FlexScan EV2455 was also a success. Its screen has a resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200) and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The brightness level of the display is half a head higher than that of the closest competitors in the class (350 cd/m2). The IPS matrix has a good response time (5 ms) and excellent viewing angles.

Laudatory odes are also sung in honor of the energy saving mode. At an average brightness level, the screen consumes only 13 watts of power. In order to save even more, two sensors were additionally built into the monitor board: the first is responsible for automatically adjusting the brightness level depending on the intensity of lighting, and the second is for switching to sleep mode in the absence of a person on the other side of the display.

The monitor will appeal to those who are looking for a device with a strict design that can meet almost any requirements. The only nuance that can make you think about buying is the high cost.