Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS VG278HR computer monitor vs NEC P242W-BK computer monitor

43specifications compared
26differ
17identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- VG278HR computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- P242W-BK computer monitor:61 cm (24")
Display resolution
- VG278HR computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
- P242W-BK computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- VG278HR computer monitor:16:9
- P242W-BK computer monitor:16:10
Display brightness (typical)
- VG278HR computer monitor:300 cd/m²
- P242W-BK computer monitor:350 cd/m²
Response time
- VG278HR computer monitor:2 ms
- P242W-BK computer monitor:8 ms
Aspect ratio
- VG278HR computer monitor:16:9
- P242W-BK computer monitor:16:10
Viewing angle, horizontal
- VG278HR computer monitor:170°
- P242W-BK computer monitor:178°
Viewing angle, vertical
- VG278HR computer monitor:160°
- P242W-BK computer monitor:178°

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Comparison of VG278HR, P242W-BK
87 specifications	A ASUS VG278HR computer monitor Model VG278HR View product	B NEC P242W-BK computer monitor Model P242W-BK View product
Display12 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 type	Full HD	Full HD
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	350 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	2 ms	8 ms
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
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 colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
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 rangeDiffers	55 - 85 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Digital horizontal frequencyDiffers	28 - 160 kHz	31.5 - 91.1 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers	50 - 144 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
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 & interfaces3 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	0	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ergonomics2 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)	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	556.8 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	249.7 mm	227.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	437.8 mm	378 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	8.3 kg	10.2 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	556.8 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
Height (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	362.4 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	DisplayPort, DVI, USB, VGA
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 features1 differ
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI, CB, CCC, C-Tick, ErP, FCC, Gost-R, J-MOSS, PSB, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	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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