Comparison between:
- 23.8" ViewSonic VG2481-4K
- 23.75" ViewSonic VP2488-4K
- 23.8" ViewSonic VX24G26J-4K
- 23.8" MSI Modern MD242UP
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| ViewSonic VG2481-4K | ViewSonic VP2488-4K | ViewSonic VX24G26J-4K | MSI Modern MD242UP | |
| Series | - | ColorPro | - | - |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | Modern MD242UPW |
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 | 2024 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 23.8 in | 23.75 in | 23.8 in | 23.8 in |
| Diagonal | 604.478 mm 60.4478 cm 23.7983 in 1.9832 ft | 603.37 mm 60.337 cm 23.7547 in 1.9796 ft | 603.376 mm 60.3376 cm 23.755 in 1.9796 ft | 604.7 mm 60.47 cm 23.8071 in 1.9839 ft |
| Width | 525.888 mm 52.5888 cm 20.7043 in 1.7254 ft | 525.88 mm 52.588 cm 20.7039 in 1.7253 ft | 525.888 mm 52.5888 cm 20.7043 in 1.7254 ft | 527.04 mm 52.704 cm 20.7496 in 1.7291 ft |
| Height | 295.812 mm 29.5812 cm 11.6461 in 0.9705 ft | 295.81 mm 29.581 cm 11.6461 in 0.9705 ft | 296.352 mm 29.6352 cm 11.6674 in 0.9723 ft | 296.46 mm 29.646 cm 11.6717 in 0.9726 ft |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Colors | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.137 mm 0.0137 cm 0.0054 in 0.0004 ft | 0.137 mm 0.0137 cm 0.0054 in 0.0004 ft | 0.137 mm 0.0137 cm 0.0054 in 0.0004 ft | 0.136 mm 0.0136 cm 0.0053 in 0.0004 ft |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi 73 ppcm | 185 ppi 73 ppcm | 185 ppi 73 ppcm | 185 ppi 72 ppcm |
| Display area | 90.61 % | 87.85 % | 89.01 % | - |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 100 % | 100 % | 100 % | - |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | 96 % | - | 95 % | - |
| NTSC (1953) | 93 % | - | - | - |
| DCI P3 | 100 % | 98 % | 95 % | - |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Peak brightness | - | - | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1300 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 80000000 : 1 | 20000000 : 1 | 80000000 : 1 | - |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 HDR10 | - | HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 HDR10 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | - | 178 ° | - |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | - | 178 ° | - |
| Minimum response time | 4 ms 0.0040 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Glossy | Anti-glare/Matte |
| - | - | Anti-reflection coating | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | - | No | - |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | - | 15.8 kHz - 134 kHz | - | - |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 60 Hz | 24 Hz - 75 Hz | 48 Hz - 160 Hz | 60 Hz |
| - | 4K @ 60 Hz | - | - |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 110 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 110 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.4 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | - | 16 W | - | - |
| Power consumption (average) | 33 W | 22 W | 58 W | - |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 48 W | 47 W | - | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 538.2 mm 53.82 cm 21.189 in 1.7657 ft | 540 mm 54 cm 21.2598 in 1.7717 ft | 539.44 mm 53.944 cm 21.2378 in 1.7698 ft | - |
| Height | 319 mm 31.9 cm 12.5591 in 1.0466 ft | 327.9 mm 32.79 cm 12.9094 in 1.0758 ft | 324.57 mm 32.457 cm 12.7783 in 1.0649 ft | - |
| Depth | 51.42 mm 5.142 cm 2.0244 in 0.1687 ft | 61.1 mm 6.11 cm 2.4055 in 0.2005 ft | 43.5 mm 4.35 cm 1.7126 in 0.1427 ft | - |
| Weight | 3.36 kg 7.41 lbs | 4 kg 8.82 lbs | 3.03 kg 6.68 lbs | - |
| Width with stand | 538.2 mm 53.82 cm 21.189 in 1.7657 ft | 540 mm 54 cm 21.2598 in 1.7717 ft | 539.44 mm 53.944 cm 21.2378 in 1.7698 ft | - |
| Height with stand | 383.2 mm 38.32 cm 15.0866 in 1.2572 ft | 421 mm 42.1 cm 16.5748 in 1.3812 ft | 411.95 mm 41.195 cm 16.2185 in 1.3515 ft | - |
| Depth with stand | 213.9 mm 21.39 cm 8.4213 in 0.7018 ft | 204.2 mm 20.42 cm 8.0394 in 0.6699 ft | 222 mm 22.2 cm 8.7402 in 0.7283 ft | - |
| Weight with stand | 5.52 kg 12.17 lbs | 6.2 kg 13.67 lbs | 4.73 kg 10.43 lbs | - |
| Box width | 767 mm 76.7 cm 30.1969 in 2.5164 ft | 655 mm 65.5 cm 25.7874 in 2.149 ft | 627 mm 62.7 cm 24.685 in 2.0571 ft | - |
| Box height | 478 mm 47.8 cm 18.8189 in 1.5682 ft | 470 mm 47 cm 18.5039 in 1.542 ft | 415 mm 41.5 cm 16.3386 in 1.3615 ft | - |
| Box depth | 133 mm 13.3 cm 5.2362 in 0.4364 ft | 159 mm 15.9 cm 6.2598 in 0.5217 ft | 137 mm 13.7 cm 5.3937 in 0.4495 ft | - |
| Box weight | 7.87 kg 17.35 lbs | 10 kg 22.05 lbs | 6.4 kg 14.11 lbs | - |
| Stand depth | 213.9 mm 21.39 cm 8.4213 in 0.7018 ft | 204.2 mm 20.42 cm 8.0394 in 0.6699 ft | 222 mm 22.2 cm 8.7402 in 0.7283 ft | - |
| Colors | Black | Black White | Silver | Black White |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 75 x 75 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 150 mm 15 cm 5.9055 in 0.4921 ft | 120 mm 12 cm 4.7244 in 0.3937 ft | 120 mm 12 cm 4.7244 in 0.3937 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 45 ° | 30 ° | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Right swivel | 45 ° | 30 ° | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 6 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 20 ° | 22 ° | 20 ° | 20 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W | 2 x 5 W | - | 2 x 3 W |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | - | No | - |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 96W; DP Alt Mode) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; upstream; 15W) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream; 15W) 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; upstream; 100W; DP Alt Mode) 1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; downstream; 15W) | 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; firmware updates only) 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 100W; DP Alt Mode) 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 (b) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a) |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.3 | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Advanced DCR Black Stabilization Eco Mode Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light Overscan ViewMode | 5-way controller AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator) Auto Pivot Black Stabilization Colorbration+ Dual Color Engine Eco Mode Flicker-free technology KVM Switch Low Blue Light Mac Compatible Multi-Picture Overscan Pantone Validated Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture Self-Calibration ViewMode | Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync technology Black Stabilizer Fast IPS Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) NVIDIA G-Sync compatible ViewMode | 3-sided frameless design Adaptive-Sync technology Display Kit App EyesErgo Eye-Q Check Flicker-free technology KVM Switch Less Blue Light Pro Productivity Intelligence (P.I.) |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | CCC CECP CEL RoHS | CEC cSGSus Energy Star 8.0 EPEAT Gold FCC-B ICES003 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | CCC CEL RoHS | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | 20 % - 90 % | 20 % - 90 % | 20 % - 90 % | 10 % - 85 % |
| Operating altitude | 3658 m 12001.3 ft | 3048 m 10000 ft | 3658 m 12001.3 ft | 5 m 16.4042 ft |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | 20 % - 90 % | 5 % - 90 % | 5 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage altitude | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable USB Type-A to Type-B cable USB Type-C cable | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable Thunderbolt 4 cable USB Type-C to Type-A cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable USB Type-A to Type-B cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| ViewSonic VG2481-4K | ViewSonic VP2488-4K | ViewSonic VX24G26J-4K | MSI Modern MD242UP |



