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There are certainly no shortage of 24 inch screens, but there are only a handful which I would be willing to use 24/7 with my own design oriented system… the Asus ProArt Series PA246Q is one of them. While from the outside, the design is almost a retro throwback to the 80's, it is a very sturdy unit with metal support and a wide array of connectivity options to cover every demand. Technically it rivals the excellent Dell U2410, another class leading IPS design in the same price bracket.
The quality of the screen is really without question, scoring well with colour accuracy and saturation, black definition and white purity. On a technical level, it is more than a match for the Dell U2410.
With the wealth of 16:9 panels saturating the market, it is refreshing that Asus have released a formidable high end screen for design and rendering duties, but also one that is capable enough to double up for gaming and high definition movie duties. It is rather difficult to find a great 16:10 screen now in the sub £500 sector, specifically one in a higher league than the masses of TN screens available.
TN screens are certainly great value for money but when you spend time with a well calibrated IPS panel there really is no going back. The PA246Q is a capable and diverse product which offers very high levels of performance without breaking the bank.
Scan are stocking the Asus ProArt Series PA246Q in the UK, for £425 inc vat.
Pros:
- Great image quality
- good connectivity
- very customisable
- great cable bundle
- covers all output demands
- comes pre assembled
- 16:10 resolution
Cons:
- clunky chassis and red stripe might not appeal to everyone
- some colour options are only available in specific modes
KitGuru says: an excellent all rounder with class leading image quality, it is also built to last.
