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MSI MAG 321UPD E14 vs Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 28identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (350 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 3 ms more response time than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (4 ms vs 1 ms). The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 50,000,000 :1 more contrast ratio (dynamic) than the Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor (100000000:1 vs 50000000:1). Only the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has AMD FreeSync. Only the Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has built-in speaker(s).

  • Display diagonal
    • MAG 321UPD E14:80 cm (31.5")
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • MAG 321UPD E14:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • MAG 321UPD E14:4K Ultra HD
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:Quad HD
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MAG 321UPD E14:300 cd/m²
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:350 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1 ms
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:4 ms
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • MAG 321UPD E14:100000000:1
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:50000000:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • MAG 321UPD E14:288 Hz
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:120 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1.07 billion colours
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:16.7 million colours

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Comparison of MAG 321UPD E14, 27B2U3601/27
141 specifications
Display15 differ
Display diagonalDiffers80 cm (31.5")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDQuad HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs300 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers1 ms4 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGTG (Gray to Gray)
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs100000000:150000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers288 Hz120 Hz
Display number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.7 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.18159 x 0.18159 mm0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source109 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers108 - 324 kHz30 - 230 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 288 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers69.7 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers39.2 cm33.6 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 230 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 120 Hz
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68.5 cm
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Haze rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25%
Surface hardnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3H
Colour gamut standardDiffersAdobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGBsRGB, NTSC
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs132%125%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114%
Display sRGBKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display panel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 inch / 68.5 cm
Response time (fast)Known for one1 msUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one94%Unknown — not stated by the source
Adobe RGB coverageKnown for one91%Unknown — not stated by the source
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one94%Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AMD FreeSyncDiffersYesNo
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneFreeSync PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersGamingOffice
Front bezel colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersNoYes
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPort out quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort out versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics4 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs10 cm15 cm
Pivot angleDiffers-12 - 12°-90 - 90°
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-30 - 30°-180 - 180°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 15°-5 - 30°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOperation, Stand-by
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFD
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersCNot available
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers32 kWh16 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.35 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.8 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one45 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3658 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs713.9 mm615 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs261.9 mm229 mm
Height (with stand)Differs563.9 mm540 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs8.25 kg6.44 kg
Width (without stand)Differs713.9 mm615 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs61.1 mm46 mm
Height (without stand)Differs420.1 mm361 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs5.5 kg4.77 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers944 mm730 mm
Package depthDiffers150 mm139 mm
Package heightDiffers514 mm445 mm
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg9.17 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDisplayPort, PowerDisplayPort, HDMI, Power, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartControl
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePVC/BFR
Other featuresidentical
HBR3 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDC/CI, Mac OS, sRGB, Windows 11 / 10
Exterior finish typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTextured
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE, EAC, EMF, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), RoHS, TÜV mark, UKCA
EasyRead modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync on Green
SoftBlueKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE Mark, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, EAC, EAC ROHS, MEPS, UKCA, EMF, FCC, ICES-003, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0
User controlsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage, Input, Brightness, Menu, Power On/Off
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Product post-consumer recycled plasticKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAR99

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