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NEC MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor vs NEC MultiSync PA242W computer monitor

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 37identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:61.2 cm (24.1")
  • Display resolution
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:16:9
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:16:10
  • Display technology
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:LCD
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:LED
  • Panel type
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:TFT/IPS
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:AH-IPS
  • Backlight type
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:W-LED
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:RGB LED
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:250 cd/m²
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:340 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MultiSync EA234WMi computer monitor:6 ms
    • MultiSync PA242W computer monitor:8 ms

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Comparison of EA234WMi, PA242W
102 specifications
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers58.4 cm (23")61.2 cm (24.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display technologyDiffersLCDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffersTFT/IPSAH-IPS
Backlight typeDiffersW-LEDRGB LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²340 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers6 ms8 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 960, 1400 x 900, 1680 x 1056, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)640 x 544, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one25000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.265 x 0.265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyDiffers31.5 - 83 kHz31.5 - 91.1 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers56 - 75 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 8Windows 8
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub version2.02.0
Number of upstream portsDiffers12
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers43
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
DVI-D ports quantity11
DVI-I ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers100 x 100 mm100 x 100,200 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs13 cm15 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angle0 - 90°0 - 90°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-170 - 170°-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 30°-5 - 30°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for oneDUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one12 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs22 W37 W
Power consumption (max)Differs27 W56 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Annual energy consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 kWh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Width (with stand)Differs543.8 mm556.8 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs218 mm227.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs380.4 mm378 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.4 kg10.6 kg
Width (without stand)Differs543.8 mm556.8 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Height (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362.4 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 kg
Bezel width (side)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.82 cm
Bezel width (top)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.82 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.82 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDisplayPort, USBDVI, Mini DisplayPort
Quick start guideYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
ECO modeYesYes
Light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs16 W28 W
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE; Energy Star 6.0; FCC Class B; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR III; PCT/Gost; RoHS; TCO 6.0; TCO Certified Edge Displays 1.2.; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL, CSAC-tick; CCC; CE; ErP; FCC Class B; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR III; PCBC/B-mark; PCT/Gost; PSB; RoHS; TCO 6.0; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL or CSA
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACLED
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85285210Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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