Product comparison · 2 monitors

NEC Reference 242 vs NEC Reference 272

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 51identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Reference 242:61 cm (24")
    • Reference 272:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • Reference 242:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Reference 272:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Reference 242:16:10
    • Reference 272:16:9
  • Response time
    • Reference 242:8 ms
    • Reference 272:6 ms
  • Aspect ratio
    • Reference 242:16:10
    • Reference 272:16:9
  • Pixel pitch
    • Reference 242:0.27 x 0.27 mm
    • Reference 272:0.233 x 0.233 mm
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Reference 242:1
    • Reference 272:0
  • Panel mounting interface
    • Reference 242:100 x 100 mm
    • Reference 272:100 x 100,200 x 100 mm

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Comparison of Reference 242, Reference 272
86 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers61 cm (24")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display technologyLEDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Panel typeAH-IPSAH-IPS
Backlight typeRGB LEDRGB LED
Display brightness (typical)340 cd/m²340 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers8 ms6 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers720 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)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), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p
Aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.27 x 0.27 mm0.233 x 0.233 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 - 96.5 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 85 Hz
DDC/CIYesYes
Colour gamut standardsRGBsRGB
3DNoNo
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31.5 - 93.8 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 85 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portYesYes
DVI-D ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity11
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ergonomics2 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)15 cm15 cm
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle range-45 - 45°-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 30°5 - 30°
Picture-in-PictureYesYes
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsPowerPower
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one0 - 90°Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs37 W50 W
Power consumption (max)Differs56 W73 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs2 W1.4 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Annual energy consumptionDiffers54 kWh73 kWh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Width (with stand)Differs556.8 mm640.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs227.6 mm235.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs378 mm396.2 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs10.6 kg12.9 kg
Width (without stand)Differs556.8 mm640.4 mm
Bezel width (side)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.03 cm
Bezel width (top)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Other features1 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
ECO modeYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)CC
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs28 W37 W
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationC-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 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 typeLEDLED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Packaging dataidentical
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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