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Samsung SM2043BW computer monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster 943BM

26specifications compared
15differ
11identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- SM2043BW computer monitor:50.8 cm (20")
- SyncMaster 943BM:48.3 cm (19")
Display resolution
- SM2043BW computer monitor:1680 x 1050 pixels
- SyncMaster 943BM:1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SM2043BW computer monitor:1000:1
- SyncMaster 943BM:8000:1
Built-in speaker(s)
- SM2043BW computer monitor:No
- SyncMaster 943BM:Yes
Product colour
- SM2043BW computer monitor:Black
- SyncMaster 943BM:Silver
Power consumption (typical)
- SM2043BW computer monitor:40 W
- SyncMaster 943BM:34 W
Width (with stand)
- SM2043BW computer monitor:469.3 mm
- SyncMaster 943BM:405.6 mm
Depth (with stand)
- SM2043BW computer monitor:200 mm
- SyncMaster 943BM:190 mm

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Comparison of SM2043BW, SyncMaster 943BM
45 specifications	A Samsung SM2043BW computer monitor Model SM2043BW View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 943BM View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response time	5 ms	5 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	8000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal	170°	170°
Viewing angle, vertical	160°	160°
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.294 x 0.294 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 81 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	8000:1	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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interface	75 x 75 mm	75 x 75 mm
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stand-by
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	40 W	34 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	469.3 mm	405.6 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	200 mm	190 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	364.4 mm	380.2 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.85 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	469.3 mm	405.6 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	69.4 mm	63.8 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	307.8 mm	355.9 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	5.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	546 mm	479 mm
Package depthDiffers	385 mm	432 mm
Package heightDiffers	204 mm	202 mm
Package weightKnown for one	6.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TÜV GS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ISO 13406/2, TCO '03
Supplied AC adapter type	LCD	LCD
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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