Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ EL2870U computer monitor vs MSI Optix MAG27C

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	A BenQ EL2870U computer monitor Model EL2870U View product	B MSI Optix MAG27C View product
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	70.9 cm (27.9")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display technologyDiffers	LED	LCD
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	TN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	12000000:1	100000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	144 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	178°
Display number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Response time (fast)Known for one	1 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one	158 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	62.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	34.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDiffers	NTSC	sRGB
Colour gamutKnown for one	72%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85%
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Flicker-free technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio inputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Height adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 cm
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Differs	G	F
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for one	G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers	32 kWh	26 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one	41 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	31.8 W	48 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	657.9 mm	619 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	149.6 mm	239 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	476.3 mm	451 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5.7 kg	5.83 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	657.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (without stand)Known for one	67.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Known for one	348.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	510 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	130 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	830 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	8.1 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85285210	Unknown — not stated by the source

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