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NEC SpectraView 231 computer monitor vs NEC MultiSync EX231W computer monitor

56specifications compared
24differ
32identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Panel type
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:IPS
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:TN
Display brightness (typical)
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:270 cd/m²
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:250 cd/m²
Response time
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:8 ms
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:5 ms
Viewing angle, horizontal
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:178°
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:176°
Viewing angle, vertical
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:178°
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:170°
Pixel pitch
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:0.265 x 0.265 mm
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:0.27 x 0.27 mm
Vertical scan range
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:50 - 85 Hz
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:56 - 75 Hz
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity
- SpectraView 231 computer monitor:5
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:0

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Comparison of 231, EX231W
77 specifications	A NEC SpectraView 231 computer monitor Model 231 View product	B NEC MultiSync EX231W computer monitor Model EX231W View product
Display7 differ
Display diagonal	58.4 cm (23")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technology	LED	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	TN
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs	270 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	8 ms	5 ms
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	178°	176°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	178°	170°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.265 x 0.265 mm	0.27 x 0.27 mm
Horizontal scan range	31.5 - 83 kHz	31.5 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 85 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	5	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	Yes	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCP	Yes	Yes
USB hub versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	No	No
Height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Adjustable height (max)Differs	15 cm	11 cm
Swivelling	Yes	Yes
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle range	-5 - 30°	-5 - 30°
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
PivotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one	0 - 90°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	-45 - 45°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	40 W	18 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.37 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A+ to F
Power consumption (max)Known for one	46 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	30 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	543.6 mm	540.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	227.6 mm	215 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	338 mm	401.3 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	10.2 kg	4.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	543.6 mm	540.2 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	73.7 mm	47.7 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	322.6 mm	318.3 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	7 kg	2.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, DVI, VGA	AC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB
Manual	Yes	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold
Other features1 differ
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
CertificationDiffers	CE; TCO 5.0; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; C-tick; GEEA/Energy Label; FCC Class B; PCT/Gost; UL/C-UL or CSA; CCC; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR III; PCBC/B-mark; PSB; RoHS	CE; ERP; TCO 5.0; TÜV GS; FCC Class B; PCT/Gost; UL/C-UL / CSA; CCC; ISO 9241-307 (class I); MPR II/ MPR III
Supplied AC adapter type	LED	LED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No

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