ASUS PB247Q Full HD IPS model for colour accuracy
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A 23.8” IPS-type (In-Plane Switching or similar) panel with 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate is employed. This offers a 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. A matte anti-glare screen surface is employed, whilst true 8-bit colour is supported without dithering – something of a rarity for models of this size, panel type and resolution. The monitor comes factory calibrated within the sRGB colour space, with an average DeltaE of <2 promised and 95% uniformity. A 14-bit internal LUT is included for enhanced precision. The backlight is a flicker-free WLED unit with 100% sRGB colour space coverage and 250 cd/m² typical maximum brightness specified. A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified, with the flexible Trace Free pixel overdrive included. Other features of note include 6-axis colour adjustment (RGB plus CMY), 4 gamma settings and a ‘Low Blue Light’ option. The included stand offers good ergonomic flexibility, including; tilt (5° forwards, 35° backwards), swivel (90° left, 90° right), height adjustment (130mm or 5.12 inches) and pivot (90° rotation either direction into portrait). The included stand is attached using a quick-release mechanism and can be removed to be replaced with an alternative 100 x 100mm VESA compatible solution. The ports include; 2 HDMI 1.4 ports, DP 1.2, MiniDP 1.2, DP output (for MST daisy chaining), a 3.5mm headphone jack and 3 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream). 2 x 1.5W speakers are also included for basic sound output. Further information can be found on the official website. The monitors are now available, although initial availability and price seems to leave a bit to be desired.
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