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ASUS MG279Q computer monitor vs Samsung U32E850R computer monitor

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 22identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • MG279Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • U32E850R computer monitor:80 cm (31.5")
  • Display resolution
    • MG279Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • U32E850R computer monitor:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • MG279Q computer monitor:Quad HD
    • U32E850R computer monitor:4K Ultra HD
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MG279Q computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • U32E850R computer monitor:300 cd/m²
  • Pixel pitch
    • MG279Q computer monitor:0.233 x 0.233 mm
    • U32E850R computer monitor:0.1815 x 0.0605 mm
  • Colour gamut
    • MG279Q computer monitor:100%
    • U32E850R computer monitor:98%
  • USB Type-A downstream ports quantity
    • MG279Q computer monitor:3
    • U32E850R computer monitor:4
  • Cable lock slot
    • MG279Q computer monitor:Yes
    • U32E850R computer monitor:No

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Comparison of MG279Q, U32E850R
103 specifications
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")80 cm (31.5")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePLS
Display brightness (typical)Differs350 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display brightness (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Response time4 ms4 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMega Contrast
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.233 x 0.233 mm0.1815 x 0.0605 mm
Colour gamutDiffers100%98%
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one51.2 - 221.97 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one35 - 144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Game featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung MagicRotation Auto
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB hub version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers34
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity22
DisplayPorts quantity11
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-1.5 - 91.5°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 25°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers20 - -5°-5 - 22°
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs38.7 W62 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Annual energy consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 kWh
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs625 mm740.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs238 mm278.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs559 mm623.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.61 kg
Width (without stand)Differs625 mm740.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs63 mm67.7 mm
Height (without stand)Differs368 mm439.8 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs7.3 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers753 mm821 mm
Package depthDiffers224 mm352 mm
Package heightDiffers452 mm576 mm
Package weightDiffers10.5 kg13.6 kg
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersMini DisplayPortUSB
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other features1 differ
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMagicBright
On/off switchYesYes
Power consumption (DPMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Active display area (W x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source392.04 x 696.96 mm
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB
No flickeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL (USA): UL 60950-1; . CSA (Canada): CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1; TÜV (Germany): EN60950-1; NEMKO (Norway): EN60950-1; KC (Korea): K60950-1; CCC (China): GB 4943-2011; PSB (Singapore): IEC60950-1; GOST (Russia): IEC60950-1, EN55022; SIQ (Slovenia): IEC60950-1, EN55022; PCBC (Poland): IEC60590-1, EN55022;
Samsung Eye Saver ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersEnergy Star®, BSMI, CB, CCC, C-Tick, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, PSE, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1, Windows 7), TUV Flicker-free , TUV Low Blue Light, CU(EAC)FCC (USA) FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A; CE (Europe) EN55022, EN55024; VCCI (Japan) V-3 (CISPR22); KCC (Korea): KN22, KN24; C-Tick (Australia): AS / NZS3548 (CISPR22); CCC (China): GB 9254-2008, GB 17625.1-2013; CNS 13438 (Taiwan)
Supplied AC adapter typeLEDLED
Recycling dataidentical
Overall recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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