Product comparison · 2 monitors

LG L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide vs Samsung SyncMaster940FN computer monitor

17specifications compared
16differ
1identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:50.8 cm (20")
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:48.3 cm (19")
Display resolution
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:1680 x 1050 pixels
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
Display brightness (typical)
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:300 cd/m²
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:270 cd/m²
Response time
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:5 ms
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:2000:1
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:170°
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:178°
Viewing angle, vertical
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:170°
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:178°
Pixel pitch
- L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide:0.258
- SyncMaster940FN computer monitor:0.294 x 0.294 mm

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Comparison of L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide, SyncMaster940FN
47 specifications	A LG L204WS, 20", TFT, Wide View product	B Samsung SyncMaster940FN computer monitor Model SyncMaster940FN View product
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	270 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	170°	178°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.258	0.294 x 0.294 mm
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	30 - 83 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	56 - 75 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surface treatmentKnown for one	AG(3H)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	100 x 100 mm	75 x 75 mm
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display tilt and swivel rangeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	45 W	40 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	403.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	406.4 mm
Width (without stand)Differs	466 mm	403.2 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	226 mm	65.4 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	384 mm	331.9 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.8 kg	3.85 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	522 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.8 kg	15.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	525 x 137 x 365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CertificationDiffers	TCO03, UL(cUL), TUV-GS, SEMKO, FCC-B, CE, EPA, ISO13406-2	TCO'03
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power requirementsKnown for one	LIPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	-F Engine -sRGB -Pb Free -DDC/CI -Intelligent Auto (Auto Resolution)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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