Product comparison · 2 monitors

Acer Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black vs NEC MultiSync E171M computer monitor

39specifications compared
18differ
21identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Viewing angle, horizontal
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:160°
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:170°
Built-in speaker(s)
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:No
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:Yes
Product colour
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:Black
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:White
DVI port
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:No
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:Yes
Cable lock slot
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:No
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:Yes
Height adjustment
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:No
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:Yes
Power consumption (typical)
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:13 W
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:14 W
AC input voltage
- Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black:110 - 220 V
- MultiSync E171M computer monitor:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of 176L, E171M
83 specifications	A Acer Essential 176L computer monitor 43.2 cm (17") 1280 x 1024 pixels LED Black Model 176L View product	B NEC MultiSync E171M computer monitor Model E171M View product
Display1 differ
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SXGA
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Screen shapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flat
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	160°	170°
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.264 x 0.264 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.5 - 81.1 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 76 Hz
DDC/CIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomics2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Height adjustmentDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 cm
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	13 W	14 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	100 - 240 V
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 kWh
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	369 mm	368 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	191 mm	230 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	394.5 mm	408.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	2.6 kg	4.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	369 mm	368 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	55 mm	61 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	308.7 mm	320.5 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.2 kg	3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	Audio (3.5mm), VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Gold	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECO modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 W
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; EAC; Energy Star 6.0; FCC Class B; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR III; RoHS; TCO 6.0; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL or CSA

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