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HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa vs MSI G321CQPDE E2

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 17identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the MSI G321CQPDE E2 (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa has 4 ms more response time than the MSI G321CQPDE E2 (5 ms vs 1 ms). The MSI G321CQPDE E2 has 1,500 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa (3000:1 vs 1500:1). Only the MSI G321CQPDE E2 has AMD FreeSync. Only the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa has built-in speaker(s).

  • Display diagonal
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:68.6 cm (27")
    • G321CQPDE E2:80 cm (31.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • G321CQPDE E2:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:Full HD
    • G321CQPDE E2:Wide Quad HD
  • Panel type
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:IPS
    • G321CQPDE E2:VA
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:300 cd/m²
    • G321CQPDE E2:250 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:5 ms
    • G321CQPDE E2:1 ms
  • Screen shape
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:Flat
    • G321CQPDE E2:Curved
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:1500:1
    • G321CQPDE E2:3000:1

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Comparison of Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa, G321CQPDE E2
132 specifications
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")80 cm (31.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
HD typeDiffersFull HDWide Quad HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSVA
Backlight typeKnown for oneEdge LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs300 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers5 ms1 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for oneGTG (Gray to Gray)Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1500:13000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs10000000:1100000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers100 Hz170 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.31 x 0.31 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one82 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one30 - 113 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one48 - 100 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one55.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one30.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 113 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one48 - 100 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one68.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Haze rateKnown for one25%Unknown — not stated by the source
Surface hardnessKnown for one3HUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one99%Unknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one99%Unknown — not stated by the source
Display bezel technologyKnown for oneMicro-EdgeUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen curvature ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000R
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncDiffersNoYes
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyYesYes
HP segmentKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeSync Premium
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
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHomeGaming
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Detachable standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Feet colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Frameless designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionDiffers1.42.0b
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2a
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 25°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 cm
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pivot angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 5°
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersDG
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneDUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers17 kWh39 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for one23 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supply typeExternalExternal
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs607.9 mm704.6 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs188.2 mm286.9 mm
Height (with stand)Differs437.3 mm558.4 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3.28 kg6.95 kg
Width (without stand)Differs607.9 mm704.6 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs34.2 mm133.6 mm
Height (without stand)Differs356 mm422.4 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one690 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one126 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6.47 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Display CenterUnknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one141Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one96Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one240Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneBIS, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CECP, CEL, EAC, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, KC, KCC, Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM), RoHS, VCCI, cTUVusUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one34.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneHP standard one-year limited warrantyUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one3.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one607.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneAustralian-New Zealand MEPS; BIS; BSMI; CB; CCC; CE; CECP; CEL; CEL Grade 1; cTUVus; EAC; ENERGY STAR®; ErP; FCC; ICES; ISO 9241-307; KC; KCC; NOM; TUV Bauart; VCCI; Vietnam MEPS; Ukraine Energy label; California Energy Commission (CEC); South Africa Energy; WW application; NRCS of South Africa; EyeUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211902Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one197498944265Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=trueUnknown — not stated by the source

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