Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS VG278HR computer monitor vs NEC MD242C2 computer monitor

44specifications compared
27differ
17identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- VG278HR computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- MD242C2 computer monitor:61 cm (24")
Display resolution
- VG278HR computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
- MD242C2 computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- VG278HR computer monitor:16:9
- MD242C2 computer monitor:16:10
Display brightness (typical)
- VG278HR computer monitor:300 cd/m²
- MD242C2 computer monitor:350 cd/m²
Response time
- VG278HR computer monitor:2 ms
- MD242C2 computer monitor:8 ms
Supported graphics resolutions
- VG278HR computer monitor:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
- MD242C2 computer monitor:1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratio
- VG278HR computer monitor:16:9
- MD242C2 computer monitor:16:10
Viewing angle, horizontal
- VG278HR computer monitor:170°
- MD242C2 computer monitor:178°

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Comparison of VG278HR, MD242C2
94 specifications	A ASUS VG278HR computer monitor Model VG278HR View product	B NEC MD242C2 computer monitor Model MD242C2 View product
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	61 cm (24")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	350 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	2 ms	8 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	50000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	178°
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.311 x 0.311 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	24 - 83 kHz	31.5 - 93.8 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	55 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyDiffers	28 - 160 kHz	30 - 135 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers	50 - 144 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
DVI-I ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustment	Yes	Yes
PivotDiffers	No	Yes
Swivelling	Yes	Yes
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture-in-PictureKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	65 W	29.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.2 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	643 mm	556.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	249.7 mm	228.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	437.8 mm	528.3 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	8.3 kg	10.2 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	556.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83.8 mm
Height (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	363.2 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	732 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	176 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	560 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	12.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, VGA	AC, DisplayPort, DVI, USB
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integrated	No	No
NVIDIA 3D Vision 2Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	BSMI, CB, CCC, C-Tick, ErP, FCC, Gost-R, J-MOSS, PSB, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE	UL60950-1, UL60601-1, PSB, SASO, CCC, GOST/PCT, CE-MDD, NOM, TUV GM, FCC B, C-tick, FDA 510(k) pending, VCCI 2, RoHA, AAPM-TG18, WEEE, DIN V6868-57
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal/Vertical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No
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
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%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 5000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12192 m

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