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BenQ GL2030M computer monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster B1940R

22specifications compared
9differ
13identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GL2030M computer monitor:50.8 cm (20")
- SyncMaster B1940R:48.3 cm (19")
Display resolution
- GL2030M computer monitor:1600 x 900 pixels
- SyncMaster B1940R:1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- GL2030M computer monitor:12000000:1
- SyncMaster B1940R:50000:1
HDCP
- GL2030M computer monitor:No
- SyncMaster B1940R:Yes
Power consumption (typical)
- GL2030M computer monitor:27 W
- SyncMaster B1940R:22 W
Width (without stand)
- GL2030M computer monitor:492 mm
- SyncMaster B1940R:417 mm
Depth (without stand)
- GL2030M computer monitor:159.8 mm
- SyncMaster B1940R:71 mm
Height (without stand)
- GL2030M computer monitor:364 mm
- SyncMaster B1940R:345 mm

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Comparison of GL2030M, SyncMaster B1940R
57 specifications	A BenQ GL2030M computer monitor Model GL2030M View product	B Samsung SyncMaster B1940R View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	12000000:1	50000:1
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	sRGB
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.276 x 0.276 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	30 - 83 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 76 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	165 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDCPDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stand-by
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	27 W	22 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	417 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Width (without stand)Differs	492 mm	417 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	159.8 mm	71 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	364 mm	345 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.95 kg	4.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	528 x 193 x 424 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Signal inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Analog RGB, DVI
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDC 2B
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO'5.0 / TCO'03
Display viewable area (HxV)Known for one	442.8 x 249.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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