Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ BL2420PT computer monitor vs Samsung S29E790C computer monitor

56specifications compared
36differ
20identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- BL2420PT computer monitor:60.5 cm (23.8")
- S29E790C computer monitor:73.7 cm (29")
Display resolution
- BL2420PT computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
- S29E790C computer monitor:2560 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- BL2420PT computer monitor:16:9
- S29E790C computer monitor:21:9
Panel type
- BL2420PT computer monitor:IPS
- S29E790C computer monitor:VA
Display brightness (typical)
- BL2420PT computer monitor:250 cd/m²
- S29E790C computer monitor:300 cd/m²
Response time
- BL2420PT computer monitor:5 ms
- S29E790C computer monitor:4 ms
Screen shape
- BL2420PT computer monitor:Flat
- S29E790C computer monitor:Curved
Aspect ratio
- BL2420PT computer monitor:16:9
- S29E790C computer monitor:21:9

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Comparison of BL2420PT, S29E790C
129 specifications	A BenQ BL2420PT computer monitor Model BL2420PT View product	B Samsung S29E790C computer monitor Model S29E790C View product
Display10 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	60.5 cm (23.8")	73.7 cm (29")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	2560 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	21:9
Display technology	LED	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Quad HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	VA
Backlight typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	4 ms
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	21:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	20000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.205 x 0.205 mm	0.2628 x 0.2628 mm
Pixel densityKnown for one	123 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	52.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	29.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standard	sRGB	sRGB
Colour gamutKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Screen curvature ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000R
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2560 x 1080
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mega Contrast
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Screen curvatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSyncKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart modesKnown for one	Animation, Energy saving, M-Book, Movie, Personal, Photo, ePaper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	14 W
Built-in camera	No	No
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Feet colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	2	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Adjustable height (max)Differs	14 cm	10 cm
PivotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one	0 - 90°	Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	-45 - 45°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	-2 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture-in-PictureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for one	G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one	26 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	25.6 W	29.1 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	96 - 264 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	47/63 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A to G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61 kWh
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	563.2 mm	699.5 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	239.6 mm	262.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	524.9 mm	523.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	7 kg	7.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	563.2 mm	699.5 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	71.5 mm	68.5 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	338.7 mm	313.5 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.1 kg	4.7 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, DVI, USB, VGA	HDMI, Mini DisplayPort
Stand includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other features2 differ
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integrated	No	No
CertificationDiffers	TCO6.0	Energy Star 6.0
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	LED
Brand specific technologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MagicBright
Power consumption (DPMS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
sRGB coverage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99%
Picture-by-Picture (PbP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Active display area (W x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	672.8 x 283.8 mm
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	B
No flickeringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Samsung Eye Saver ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85285210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Stand typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HAS stand
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	775 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	499 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.9 kg
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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