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BenQ EL2870U computer monitor vs MSI Optix MAG27C

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 14identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EL2870U computer monitor:70.9 cm (27.9")
    • Optix MAG27C:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • EL2870U computer monitor:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • Optix MAG27C:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Display technology
    • EL2870U computer monitor:LED
    • Optix MAG27C:LCD
  • HD type
    • EL2870U computer monitor:4K Ultra HD
    • Optix MAG27C:Full HD
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • EL2870U computer monitor:300 cd/m²
    • Optix MAG27C:250 cd/m²
  • Screen shape
    • EL2870U computer monitor:Flat
    • Optix MAG27C:Curved
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EL2870U computer monitor:1000:1
    • Optix MAG27C:3000:1
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • EL2870U computer monitor:12000000:1
    • Optix MAG27C:100000000:1

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Comparison of EL2870U, Optix MAG27C
95 specifications
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers70.9 cm (27.9")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyDiffersLEDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneTNUnknown — not stated by the source
Backlight typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs300 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response time1 ms1 ms
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1000:13000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs12000000:1100000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz144 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers170°178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers160°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Response time (fast)Known for one1 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one158 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one62.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one34.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDiffersNTSCsRGB
Colour gamutKnown for one72%Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
AMD FreeSyncYesYes
VESA Adaptive Sync supportYesYes
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DVI portDiffersNoYes
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantity11
Audio inputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomicsidentical
VESA mountingYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 15°-5 - 15°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SwedishUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75 mm
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Height adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 cm
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersGF
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneGUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers32 kWh26 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one41 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs31.8 W48 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs657.9 mm619 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs149.6 mm239 mm
Height (with stand)Differs476.3 mm451 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.7 kg5.83 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one657.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (without stand)Known for one67.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Known for one348.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one510 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one830 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers7.2 kg8.1 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85285210Unknown — not stated by the source

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