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BenQ SW240 computer monitor vs Viewsonic VA2256-mhd computer monitor

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 28identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • SW240 computer monitor:61.2 cm (24.1")
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
  • Native aspect ratio
    • SW240 computer monitor:16:10
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:16:9
  • Response time
    • SW240 computer monitor:5 ms
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:7 ms
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • SW240 computer monitor:20000000:1
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:50000000:1
  • Display number of colours
    • SW240 computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:16.78 million colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • SW240 computer monitor:0.27 x 0.27 mm
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:0.248 x 0.248 mm
  • Horizontal scan range
    • SW240 computer monitor:30 - 83 kHz
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:15 - 83 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • SW240 computer monitor:50 - 76 Hz
    • VA2256-mhd computer monitor:50 - 75 Hz

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Comparison of SW240, VA2256-mhd
107 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonalDiffers61.2 cm (24.1")54.6 cm (21.5")
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Response timeDiffers5 ms7 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs20000000:150000000:1
Display number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Response time (fast)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.27 x 0.27 mm0.248 x 0.248 mm
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 83 kHz15 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 76 Hz50 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.6 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.8 cm
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backlight typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one76 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGraphics designUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB hub versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Height adjustmentDiffersYesNo
Tilt down angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 20°
Tilt up angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4°
Adjustable height (max)Known for one14 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one-45 - 45°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs18.1 W21 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers90 - 264 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers47/63 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for oneEUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one18 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4876 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4876 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs543.5 mm490 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs230.7 mm198.4 mm
Height (with stand)Differs428.5 mm362.3 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.7 kg3.3 kg
Width (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.3 mm
Height (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296.6 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source544 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, DVI, USBAC, Audio (3.5mm), VGA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
No flickeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
CertificationDiffersTUV GS, CE, ISO9241-307cULus, FCC-B, ICES003, Energy Star 7.0, Mexico Energy, MX-CoC
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85285210Unknown — not stated by the source

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