Philips 242B1G – 24" FHD Energy-Efficient IPS Monitor

Product Overview

The Philips 242B1G is a 24-inch Full HD energy-efficient IPS monitor built for organizations that track desktop power consumption across large fleets. Its built-in PowerSensor detects when a user steps away and dims the panel, reducing energy costs by up to 80 percent, while LightSensor matches brightness to ambient room light automatically. The 23.8-inch IPS panel runs 1920 x 1080 at up to 75 Hz with 178-degree viewing angles. A four-port USB 3.2 hub, dual speakers, and a fully ergonomic stand make it a complete corporate desktop display.

Product Description

Facilities and IT teams with sustainability targets will find the Philips 242B1G B-Line monitor easy to justify. PowerSensor uses harmless infrared signals to detect user presence and cuts panel brightness the moment a desk goes empty — Philips rates the saving at up to 80 percent of energy cost — and the rear ZeroWatt hard switch drops consumption to zero watts after hours. Typical on-mode draw is just 12.8 W under the EnergyStar test method, and the monitor carries EnergyStar 8.0, EPEAT, and TCO Certified Edge listings for procurement compliance.

Image quality holds up for daily productivity work. The IPS panel covers 102% sRGB with a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 4 ms gray-to-gray response, and adaptive sync at up to 75 Hz. TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification, Flicker-free operation, and LowBlue Mode address ergonomic policy requirements for full-day screen use. Connectivity spans VGA, DVI-D, HDMI 1.4, and DisplayPort 1.2, so this 24-inch business monitor drops into mixed fleets of legacy and current PCs without adapters, and the USB-B upstream port feeds four USB 3.2 downstream ports, one with BC 1.2 fast charging. The stand adjusts 150 mm in height with ±180-degree swivel, ±90-degree pivot, and -5/+35-degree tilt, and the housing uses 85% recycled plastic with a mercury-free, PVC/BFR-free build. HDMI, DisplayPort, and power cables ship in the box. Compare the rest of the Philips monitor lineup at Creation Networks, including the Philips 241B8QJEB 24-inch IPS monitor for similar deployments.

Key Features

• PowerSensor presence detection — Infrared sensing dims the display when the user steps away, cutting energy costs by up to 80 percent across a fleet.
• LightSensor auto-brightness — An ambient light sensor holds the picture at the right brightness while minimizing power draw.
• ZeroWatt hard power switch — A rear switch disconnects the monitor completely for true zero-watt off-hours consumption.
• IPS panel with 102% sRGB — Accurate color and 178/178-degree viewing angles support shared review and pivot-mode work.
• Four-port USB 3.2 hub — One upstream USB-B feeds four downstream USB 3.2 ports, including one BC 1.2 fast-charge port for phones.
• Quad video inputs — VGA, DVI-D, HDMI 1.4, and DisplayPort 1.2 cover legacy and current PCs with one monitor SKU.
• Fully ergonomic stand — 150 mm height adjustment, ±180° swivel, ±90° pivot, and -5/+35° tilt meet workstation ergonomic standards.
• TUV Eye Comfort certified — Flicker-free operation and LowBlue Mode are verified by TUV Rheinland for extended viewing.
• Sustainable construction — 85% recycled plastics, 100% recyclable packaging, EnergyStar 8.0, EPEAT, and TCO Certified Edge.

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