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NEC MultiSync E242N computer monitor vs NEC MultiSync PA311D computer monitor

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 35identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:61 cm (24")
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:78.7 cm (31")
  • Display resolution
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:16:9
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:17:9
  • Display technology
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:LED
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:LCD
  • HD type
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:Full HD
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:4K Ultra HD
  • Panel type
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:TFT/IPS
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:IPS
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:250 cd/m²
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:350 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MultiSync E242N computer monitor:6 ms
    • MultiSync PA311D computer monitor:8 ms

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Comparison of E242N, PA311D
104 specifications
Display16 differ
Display diagonalDiffers61 cm (24")78.7 cm (31")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:917:9
Display technologyDiffersLEDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeDiffersTFT/IPSIPS
Backlight typeW-LEDW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers6 ms8 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2550 x 1440, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1000:11400:1
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.275 x 0.275 mm0.1704 x 0.1704 mm
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31.5 - 81.1 kHz15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz24 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers52.7 cm69.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers29.6 cm36.8 cm
3DNoNo
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncNoNo
Flicker-free technologyYesYes
Low Blue Light technologyYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of speakers22
RMS rated power2 W2 W
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB upstream port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsDiffers13
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity33
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Audio inputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C downstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers100 x 100 mm100 x 100,100 x 200 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs11 cm15 cm
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one-90 - 90°Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle range-45 - 45°-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 25°-5 - 30°
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power6 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersCG
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers10 kWh79 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs18 W84 W
Power consumption (max)Differs28 W187 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.29 W10 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers0.8 - 0.45 A1/2.4 A
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 kWh
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 60 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 2000 m0 - 5000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 12192 m0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs538.6 mm737.9 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs213.9 mm301.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs373.9 mm433.2 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.5 kg14.9 kg
Weight (without stand)Differs3.6 kg8.6 kg
Bezel width (side)Differs1 mm1.93 cm
Bezel width (top)Differs1 mm2.21 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.21 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, DisplayPort, USB, VGAAC, DisplayPort, DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, USB
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersTCO 7.0; TÜV; TÜV GS; WEEECE; EAC; ErP; ISO 9241-307; TÜV GS; WEEE
Picture-by-Picture (PbP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85285210Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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