Product comparison · 2 monitors

Acer KA241Y computer monitor vs MSI Optix MAG27C computer monitor

41specifications compared
17differ
24identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- KA241Y computer monitor:60.5 cm (23.8")
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
Display technology
- KA241Y computer monitor:LED
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:LCD
Response time
- KA241Y computer monitor:4 ms
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:1 ms
Screen shape
- KA241Y computer monitor:Flat
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:Curved
Maximum refresh rate
- KA241Y computer monitor:60 Hz
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:144 Hz
AMD FreeSync
- KA241Y computer monitor:No
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- KA241Y computer monitor:1
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:0
VESA mounting
- KA241Y computer monitor:No
- Optix MAG27C computer monitor:Yes

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Comparison of KA241Y, MAG27C
80 specifications	A Acer KA241Y computer monitor Model KA241Y View product	B MSI Optix MAG27C computer monitor Model MAG27C View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	60.5 cm (23.8")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technologyDiffers	LED	LCD
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Display brightness (typical)	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	4 ms	1 ms
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	100000000:1	100000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	144 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	sRGB
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
3D	No	No
Panel typeKnown for one	VA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNC	No	No
AMD FreeSyncDiffers	No	Yes
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hub	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
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	6.5 cm
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	-5 - 15°
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	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	26 W	48 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 A
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for one	F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one	22 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A to G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs	540 mm	619 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	213 mm	239 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	422 mm	451 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.13 kg	5.83 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 kg
Stand typeKnown for one	POP T-Stand	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LCD	LED
CertificationKnown for one	CE, MPR II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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