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NEC MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor vs NEC Reference 242

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 38identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • Reference 242:61 cm (24")
  • Display resolution
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Reference 242:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:16:9
    • Reference 242:16:10
  • Panel type
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:IPS
    • Reference 242:AH-IPS
  • Backlight type
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:W-LED
    • Reference 242:RGB LED
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:250 cd/m²
    • Reference 242:340 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:6 ms
    • Reference 242:8 ms
  • Aspect ratio
    • MultiSync EA273WMi computer monitor:16:9
    • Reference 242:16:10

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Comparison of EA273WMi, Reference 242
108 specifications
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")61 cm (24")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffersIPSAH-IPS
Backlight typeDiffersW-LEDRGB LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²340 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers6 ms8 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1200 x 1920, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one25000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.311 x 0.311 mm0.27 x 0.27 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one31.5 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one56 - 75 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 - 93.8 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 8Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersYesNo
USB hub versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
RF ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs13 cm15 cm
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-170 - 170°-45 - 45°
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power5 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W37 W
Power consumption (max)Differs31 W56 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.5 W2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 220 V100 - 240 V
Annual energy consumptionDiffers39 kWh54 kWh
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 2000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Width (with stand)Differs639.3 mm556.8 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs230 mm227.6 mm
Height (with stand)Differs418 mm378 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs8.7 kg10.6 kg
Width (without stand)Differs639.3 mm556.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, DisplayPort, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Other features4 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersAC
Light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs16 W28 W
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE; Energy Star 6.0; ErP; FCC Class B; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR III; PCT/Gost; RoHS; TCO 6.0; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL, CSAC-tick; CCC; CE; EAC; FCC Class B; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR III; PCBC/B-mark; PSB; RoHS; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL or CSA
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACLED
Packaging dataidentical
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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