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NEC MultiSync EX231W vs NEC PA231W computer monitor

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 18identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MultiSync EX231W:250 cd/m²
    • PA231W computer monitor:270 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MultiSync EX231W:5 ms
    • PA231W computer monitor:8 ms
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • MultiSync EX231W:176°
    • PA231W computer monitor:178°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • MultiSync EX231W:170°
    • PA231W computer monitor:178°
  • Pixel pitch
    • MultiSync EX231W:0.265
    • PA231W computer monitor:0.265 x 0.265 mm
  • Digital horizontal frequency
    • MultiSync EX231W:31.5 - 82.3 kHz
    • PA231W computer monitor:31.5 - 83 kHz
  • Digital vertical frequency
    • MultiSync EX231W:56 - 75 Hz
    • PA231W computer monitor:50 - 85 Hz
  • USB Type-A downstream ports quantity
    • MultiSync EX231W:1
    • PA231W computer monitor:0

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Comparison of MultiSync EX231W, PA231W
61 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonal58.4 cm (23")58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²270 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers5 ms8 ms
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one25000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers176°178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers170°178°
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2650.265 x 0.265 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyDiffers31.5 - 82.3 kHz31.5 - 83 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers56 - 75 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB hub versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ergonomics2 differ
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers100 x 100 mm100 x 100,200 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Adjustable height (max)Known for one11 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-170 - 170°-45 - 45°
Tilt angle range-5 - 30°-5 - 30°
Plug and PlayYesYes
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStand-by
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs16 W46 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.38 W1 W
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA+ to FUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 84%Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Known for one540.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (with stand)Known for one215 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Known for one401.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with stand)Known for one4.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs540.2 mm543.6 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs47.7 mm227.6 mm
Height (without stand)Differs318.3 mm337.4 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs2.8 kg10.2 kg
Bezel width (side)Known for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers100-120 V/220-240 V; 0.6 A/0.35 A100-240V, AC
CertificationDiffersEPEAT Gold; CE; ErP; TCO 5.0; TÜV Ergonomics; TÜV GS; GEEA/Energy Label; Energy Star 5.0; FCC Class B; PCT/Gost; UL/C-UL or CSA; CCC; ISO 9241-307 (pixel failure class I); MPR II/ MPR IIICE, ERP, FCC, UL/CUL, CCC, TCO 5.0
Screen format adjustmentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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