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ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) vs Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor
Pros: The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) is...
- The Best forComputer Monitors for General Use
- The Best out of the 344Computer Monitors Under $200
- The Best out of the 177Black Computer Monitors
- The Best out of the 79Computer Monitors With RGB
- The Best out of the 52Computer Monitors Over 20 Inches Wide
- Top Two forComputer Monitors Under $300
- Top Two if you wantComputer Monitors Under $250
- Top Three for people looking forBest Computer Monitors
- Top Three out of the 448Computer Monitors With DVI Connections
- Top Two out of the 168Internal Computer Monitors
Cons: The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) is...
- Bottom 1% if you're looking forComputer Monitors With a High Minimum Operating Temperature
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor is...
- Top Two out of the 432External Computer Monitors
- Top 1% forComputer Monitors Under $300
- Top 1% if you wantComputer Monitors Under $250
- Top 1% forComputer Monitors for General Use
- Top 1% for people looking forBest Computer Monitors
- Top 1% for those who wantComputer Monitors With a Fast Response Time
- Top Tenth out of the 156Computer Monitors Over 15 Inches Wide
- Top Tenth out of the 106Computer Monitors With VGA Connections
- Top Fifth out of the 54Computer Monitors With HDMI Connections
- Top Fifth out of the 52Computer Monitors Over 20 Inches Wide
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) is ranked highest among the best computer monitors for watching movies out of those selected. Based on input from our users, the most important dimensions of evaluation to consider if you're looking for the best computer monitors for watching movies are, in order of importance: (1) screen size, (2) picture quality, (3) price, (4) enclosure and (5) power. In addition to being the overall winner, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) is also the best in this group for screen size, picture quality, price and enclosure. However, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor scores best in power. Users have also found durability to be important in evaluating the best computer monitors for watching movies. Unfortunately, we can't compare these two computer monitors on this dimension because the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor is missing data for durability. (more)
Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies
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Screen Size
Screen Size
LCD panel size indicates viewable size, as well. The measurement is made diagonally from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 30% performance in this category. 24 inches (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for screen size, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 29% performance in this category. 23.60 inches (wrong info?) |
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 99% performance in this category. $139.99 (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for price, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 99% performance in this category. $192.82 (wrong info?) |
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Image Max v-view Angle
Image Max v-view Angle
How far (to 180 degrees) you can move above or below from the center of the display before the image quality deteriorates to unacceptable levels. Viewing for yourself, as opposed to comparing specs, is the best way to determine whether the viewing angle is acceptable.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max v-view angle, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 88% performance in this category. 160° (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max v-view angle, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 88% performance in this category. 160° (wrong info?) |
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Image Brightness
Image Brightness
A measure of how much light a panel can produce, expressed in candelas per square meter (cd/m2). A measurement of 200 to 250 cd/m2 is sufficient for most tasks; 300 to 400 cd/m2 is better for movies and games.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image brightness, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 25% performance in this category. 300 cd/m² (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image brightness, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 20% performance in this category. 250 cd/m² (wrong info?) |
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Image Max h-view Angle
Image Max h-view Angle
How far (to 180 degrees) you can move to the side from the center of the display before the image quality deteriorates to unacceptable levels. Viewing for yourself, as opposed to comparing specs, is the best way to determine whether the viewing angle is acceptable.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max h-view angle, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 93% performance in this category. 170° (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max h-view angle, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 93% performance in this category. 170° (wrong info?) |
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Comparing the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) to the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor: Which is the best computer monitor for watching movies?
Screen Size
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) has a 24.0-inch screen, so it has a large screen relative to all of the other computer monitors in our database. Moreover, between the computer monitors currently being compared, it has the best score for screen size, given that people looking for the best computer monitors for watching movies prefer higher values for screen size. The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor has a 23.6-inch screen and the average screen size for computer monitors is 19 inches.
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Screen Size
Screen Size
LCD panel size indicates viewable size, as well. The measurement is made diagonally from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 30% performance in this category. 24 inches (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for screen size, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 29% performance in this category. 23.60 inches (wrong info?) |
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Picture Quality
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) scores best for picture quality between these two computer monitors. Here's how it does on some key aspects of picture quality:
- It has a max resolution of 1920 x 1080. Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor, which has a max resolution of 1920x1080.
- Both of these computer monitors have a 0.27-millimeter pitch.
- It has a 5-millisecond response. Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor at 2.
- Both of these computer monitors have a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
- Both of these computer monitors have a maximum horizontal angle of 170°.
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| Picture Quality |
We currently have no data on the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) for picture quality.
Missing data for backlight |
We currently have no data on the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor for picture quality.
Missing data for backlight |
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Similar Picture Quality
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Image Quality Rating
Image Quality Rating
Is text and image reproduction sharp? Are colors true? Is brightness high and black level low?
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Widescreen LCD (wrong info?) |
LCD (wrong info?) |
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Max Resolution
Max Resolution
Monitor resolution is measured in pixels and expressed as width by height. Most 17-, 18- and 19-inch LCD monitors are 1280 x 1024.
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1920 x 1080 (wrong info?) |
1920x1080 (wrong info?) |
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Image Contrast Ratio
Image Contrast Ratio
The difference (rarely exceeding 1000:1) in intensity between the brightest white and the deepest black.
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1,000:1 (wrong info?) |
50000 (wrong info?) |
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Image Contrast Ratio (Dynamic)
Image Contrast Ratio (Dynamic)
Dynamic contrast ratio is considered a useful measure for LCDs that use LED-backlighting technology; for lamp-based LCDs, however, some experts consider it an irrelevant spec, because manufacturers arrive at the ratio through testing with the backlight off, which increases the ratio but is of no practical use because the monitor never will be as dark as it is with the backlight off.
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100000 (wrong info?) |
50000 (wrong info?) |
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Response Time
Response Time
This measures how quickly a pixel can change colors; the lower the milliseconds, the faster the pixels can change, thus reducing the ghosting or streaking effect one might see with a moving image.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for response time, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 92% performance in this category. 5 milliseconds (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for response time, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 98% performance in this category. 2 milliseconds (wrong info?) |
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Image Brightness
Image Brightness
A measure of how much light a panel can produce, expressed in candelas per square meter (cd/m2). A measurement of 200 to 250 cd/m2 is sufficient for most tasks; 300 to 400 cd/m2 is better for movies and games.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image brightness, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 25% performance in this category. 300 cd/m² (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image brightness, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 20% performance in this category. 250 cd/m² (wrong info?) |
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Image Max v-view Angle
Image Max v-view Angle
How far (to 180 degrees) you can move above or below from the center of the display before the image quality deteriorates to unacceptable levels. Viewing for yourself, as opposed to comparing specs, is the best way to determine whether the viewing angle is acceptable.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max v-view angle, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 88% performance in this category. 160° (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max v-view angle, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 88% performance in this category. 160° (wrong info?) |
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Image Max h-view Angle
Image Max h-view Angle
How far (to 180 degrees) you can move to the side from the center of the display before the image quality deteriorates to unacceptable levels. Viewing for yourself, as opposed to comparing specs, is the best way to determine whether the viewing angle is acceptable.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max h-view angle, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 93% performance in this category. 170° (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for image max h-view angle, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 93% performance in this category. 170° (wrong info?) |
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Pitch
Pitch
The dot pitch rating of a computer monitor indicates how sharp the monitor's picture will be; smaller numbers are better.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for pitch, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 57% performance in this category. 0.27 millimeters (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for pitch, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 57% performance in this category. 0.27 millimeters (wrong info?) |
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Ease of Use Rating
Ease of Use Rating
Do viewing angles make it convenient for more than one person to see the monitor? Are the connections easy to access? Are contrast and brightness controls easy to access?
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Convenience Rating
Convenience Rating
Does the screen tilt and/or swivel? Can the height be adjusted? Does it have a USB port?
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Price
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) costs $139.99, so it is inexpensive relative to all of the other computer monitors in our database. Moreover, between the computer monitors currently being compared, it has the best score for price, given that people looking for the best computer monitors for watching movies prefer lower values for price. The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor costs $192.82 and the average price for computer monitors is $225.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 99% performance in this category. $139.99 (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for price, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 99% performance in this category. $192.82 (wrong info?) |
Enclosure
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) scores best for enclosure between these two computer monitors. Here's how it does on some key aspects of enclosure:
- It uses an RGB video signal.
- It is 8.40 inches deep. Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor at 6 inches.
- It is lightweight (weight: 11.20 pounds). Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor at 8.60 pounds.
- It is 22.10 inches wide. Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor at 22.40 inches.
- It is 16.80 inches tall. Compare the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor at 16.30 inches.
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The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 100% performance for enclosure. Audio (wrong info?) |
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 100% performance for enclosure. Audio (wrong info?) |
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| Depth |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for depth, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 21% performance in this category. 8.40 inches (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for depth, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 15% performance in this category. 6 inches (wrong info?) |
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| Height |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for height, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 50% performance in this category. 16.80 inches (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for height, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 48% performance in this category. 16.30 inches (wrong info?) |
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| Width |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for width, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 60% performance in this category. 22.10 inches (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for width, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 61% performance in this category. 22.40 inches (wrong info?) |
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| Weight |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for weight, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 13% performance in this category. 11.20 pounds (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for weight, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 10% performance in this category. 8.60 pounds (wrong info?) |
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| Origin of Components |
USA and/or Imported (wrong info?) |
Imported (wrong info?) |
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| Assembly Country of Origin |
USA and/or Imported (wrong info?) |
Imported (wrong info?) |
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| Interfaces |
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (wrong info?) |
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI A ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-phone 3.5 mm (wrong info?) |
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Form Factor
Form Factor
Refers to the size, design and/or physical arrangement of the monitor and its components.
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The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 100% performance for form factor. However, the current preferences ignore form factor in computing the rankings. Internal (wrong info?) |
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 100% performance for form factor. However, the current preferences ignore form factor in computing the rankings. External (wrong info?) |
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VESA External Mounting (wrong info?) |
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) (wrong info?) |
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Digital Video Signal
Digital Video Signal
Digital signals deliver the highest quality video.
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The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 50% performance for digital video signal. DVI (wrong info?) |
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 50% performance for digital video signal. HDMI (wrong info?) |
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| Enclosure Color |
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 100% performance for enclosure color. However, the current preferences ignore enclosure color in computing the rankings.
Missing data for silver, white, gray, red |
We currently have no data on the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor for enclosure color.
Missing data for black, silver, white, gray, red |
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Analog Video Signal
Analog Video Signal
Compared with digital, analog delivers lower quality images.
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The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 100% performance for analog video signal. However, the current preferences ignore analog video signal in computing the rankings. VGA, RGB (wrong info?) |
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 100% performance for analog video signal. However, the current preferences ignore analog video signal in computing the rankings.
Missing data for RGB |
Power
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor scores best for power between these two computer monitors. Here's how it does on some key aspects of power:
- It uses 33 watts during operation. Compare the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) at 50 watts.
- Each of these computer monitors uses 1 watt on standby.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for power consumption standby / sleep, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 96% performance in this category. 1 watt (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for power consumption standby / sleep, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 96% performance in this category. 1 watt (wrong info?) |
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for power consumption operational, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 93% performance in this category. 50 watts (wrong info?) |
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for power consumption operational, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 96% performance in this category. 33 watts (wrong info?) |
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| Voltage |
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) (wrong info?) |
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| Audio Power |
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 83% performance for audio power. However, the current preferences ignore audio power in computing the rankings. 2 watts (wrong info?) |
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 83% performance for audio power. However, the current preferences ignore audio power in computing the rankings. 2 watts (wrong info?) |
Durability
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3 years warranty (wrong info?) |
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Min Temp
Min Temp
The lowest temperature at which the monitor will function properly and/or not be damaged.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer lower values for min temp, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 100% performance in this category. 32°F (wrong info?) |
We currently have no data on the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor for min temp. (wrong info?) |
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Max Temp
Max Temp
The highest temperature at which the monitor will function properly and/or not be damaged.
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Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for Watching Movies prefer higher values for max temp, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 50% performance in this category. 104°F (wrong info?) |
We currently have no data on the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor for max temp. (wrong info?) |
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Humidity
Humidity
The range of relative humidity at which the monitor will function properly and/or not be damaged.
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5 - 90% (non-condensing) (wrong info?) |
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Durability Rating
Durability Rating
How long does the monitor function as it did when new? Does image quality remain consistent?
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Model Information
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VA2431WM |
MS246H |
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Ratings
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| Shopping.com Rating |
We currently have no data on the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) for Shopping.com rating.
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We currently have no data on the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor for Shopping.com rating.
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