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NEC SpectraView 231 computer monitor vs NEC MultiSync EX231W computer monitor

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  • 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
Display7 differ
Panel typeDiffersIPSTN
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs270 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers8 ms5 ms
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers178°176°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers178°170°
Pixel pitchDiffers0.265 x 0.265 mm0.27 x 0.27 mm
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 85 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers50
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB hub versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs15 cm11 cm
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one0 - 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)Differs40 W18 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.37 W
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA+ to F
Power consumption (max)Known for one46 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs30 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs543.6 mm540.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs227.6 mm215 mm
Height (with stand)Differs338 mm401.3 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs10.2 kg4.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs543.6 mm540.2 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs73.7 mm47.7 mm
Height (without stand)Differs322.6 mm318.3 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs7 kg2.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, DVI, VGAAC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold
Other features1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE; 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; RoHSCE; 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

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