Product comparison · 2 monitors

Samsung SyncMaster 931BW vs Samsung SyncMaster 940MG

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Response time
- SyncMaster 931BW:2 ms
- SyncMaster 940MG:8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SyncMaster 931BW:2000:1
- SyncMaster 940MG:700:1
Pixel pitch
- SyncMaster 931BW:0.285
- SyncMaster 940MG:0.294
Horizontal scan range
- SyncMaster 931BW:30 - 81 kHz
- SyncMaster 940MG:33 - 81 kHz
Product colour
- SyncMaster 931BW:Black
- SyncMaster 940MG:Silver
Panel mounting interface
- SyncMaster 931BW:75 x 75 mm
- SyncMaster 940MG:100 x 100 mm
Power consumption (typical)
- SyncMaster 931BW:42 W
- SyncMaster 940MG:55 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SyncMaster 931BW:1 W
- SyncMaster 940MG:2 W

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Comparison of SyncMaster 931BW, SyncMaster 940MG
43 specifications	A Samsung SyncMaster 931BW View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 940MG View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonal	48.3 cm (19")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolution	1440 x 900 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	2 ms	8 ms
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	700:1
Viewing angle, horizontal	160°	160°
Viewing angle, vertical	160°	160°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.285	0.294
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 81 kHz	33 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan range	56 - 75 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
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
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Antenna CVBS S-Video Component SCART
Ergonomics1 differ
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	75 x 75 mm	100 x 100 mm
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	42 W	55 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	2 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	448 mm	466 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	202.2 mm	216 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	363.9 mm	406 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.2 kg	6.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	448 mm	466 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	58.5 mm	66 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	310 mm	371 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	530 x 148 x 428 mm	532 x 165 x 553 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.2 kg	8 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityKnown for one	PC/Mac	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	TCO'03, NUTEK, ISO 13406-2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LCD, 1440x900@75Hz	LCD
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Virtual Surround, BBE
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W

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