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
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Response timeDiffers8 ms6 ms
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)
Aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
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
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
Designidentical
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ergonomics2 differ
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers100 x 100 mm100 x 100,200 x 100 mm
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 30°5 - 30°
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
Annual energy consumptionDiffers54 kWh73 kWh
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
Other features1 differ
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs28 W37 W
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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