Product comparison · 2 monitors

LG 20M38A-B computer monitor vs NEC MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor

31specifications compared
25differ
6identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:50.8 cm (20")
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:54.1 cm (21.3")
Display resolution
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:1600 x 900 pixels
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:1600 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:HD+
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:UXGA
Display brightness (typical)
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:200 cd/m²
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:440 cd/m²
Supported graphics resolutions
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:1600 x 900
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Viewing angle, horizontal
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:90°
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:178°
Viewing angle, vertical
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:65°
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:178°
Display number of colours
- 20M38A-B computer monitor:16.78 million colours
- MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor:1.073 billion colours

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Comparison of 20M38A-B, MDC212C2
79 specifications	A LG 20M38A-B computer monitor Model 20M38A-B View product	B NEC MultiSync MDC212C2 computer monitor Model MDC212C2 View product
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	54.1 cm (21.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD+	UXGA
Display brightness (typical)Differs	200 cd/m²	440 cd/m²
Response timeKnown for one	5 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 900	1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	Mega Contrast	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	90°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	65°	178°
Display number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.271 x 0.262 mm	0.27 x 0.27 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyDiffers	30 - 83 kHz	31.5 - 99.5 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers	56 - 75 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
DDC/CIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	72%	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500:1
Factory-calibratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Megapixel (approx.)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Medical
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	75 x 75 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PivotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	20 W	54 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	463 mm	466.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	167.8 mm	227.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	358.8 mm	524.6 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	2.2 kg	8 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	463 mm	466.4 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	57.4 mm	68.9 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	286.5 mm	359 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2 kg	4.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	542 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	118 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, DVI, DisplayPort, USB
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture modeKnown for one	yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL (cUL),TUV-Type,FCC-B, CE, EPA 6.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL60950-1, UL60601-1, PSB, SASO, CCC, GOST/PCT, CE-MDD, NOM, TUV GM, FCC /ICES-003Class B, RCM, FDA 510(k) pending, VCCI class 2, RoHS, AAPM-TG18, WEEE, DIN 6868-57
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 5000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12192 m

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