Product comparison · 2 monitors

NEC MultiSync EX231W computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor

52specifications compared
31differ
21identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:61 cm (24")
Native aspect ratio
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:16:9
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:16:10
Display technology
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:LED
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:LCD
Panel type
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:TN
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:TFT
Display brightness (typical)
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:250 cd/m²
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:16:9
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:16:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:25000:1
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:5000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- MultiSync EX231W computer monitor:176°
- Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor:178°

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Comparison of EX231W, 245P2EB/69
93 specifications	A NEC MultiSync EX231W computer monitor Model EX231W View product	B Philips Brilliance 245P2EB/69 computer monitor Model 245P2EB/69 View product
Display12 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	61 cm (24")
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display technologyDiffers	LED	LCD
Panel typeDiffers	TN	TFT
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	25000:1	5000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	176°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	170°	178°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.27 x 0.27 mm	0.270 x 0.270 mm
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 83 kHz	24 - 94 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 75 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	sRGB
Backlight typeKnown for one	W-LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
PivotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65°
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 30°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Simplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Operation, Stand-by
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	18 W	34.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.37 W	0.8 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A+ to F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Dimensions (W x D x H) with standKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	559 x 512 x 220 mm
Width (with stand)Differs	540.2 mm	559 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	215 mm	220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	401.3 mm	512 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.2 kg	7.61 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	540.2 mm	559 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	47.7 mm	75 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	318.3 mm	381 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.8 kg	5.41 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	670 x 270 x 456 mm
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Gold	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other features1 differ
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 h
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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