Acer G6 G236HL 23"
BenQ G2420HD
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Total tilt adjustment is the ability for the monitor head to move up and down. Tilt adjustment enables a user to change the viewing position of the display, creating a more comfortable view of the screen.
332.7mm
482mm
Best
Asus VP228N 21.5"
3.9mm
167.9mm
183.9mm
Best
LG 22EA53VQ
5.5mm
The VESA mount is a standard used by most manufacturers. A device that supports the VESA mount can be mounted on many different supports, from arms to wall mounts.
A swivel stand allows you to adjust the position of the display left or right, so you can position it to the desired angle.
For example
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
547.9mm
636mm
Best
Toshiba PA3923U-2LC3
340.5mm
5ms
5ms
Response time is how long it takes for a display to change the state of pixels, in order to show new content. The less time it takes to respond, the less likely it is to blur fast-changing images.
Best
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
1ms
23"
24"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
Best
Sharp LB-1085
108"
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of normal TFTs TN-matrices: relatively slow response times, small viewing angles and low quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane to Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, which has increased brightness and lower production costs.
For example
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
1920 x 1080px
1920 x 1080px
Best
Dell UltraSharp UP3218K
7680 x 4320px
The device has a display with three full subpixels per pixel, resulting in a sharp and crisp picture. Pixels in some displays (like AMOLED) share one subpixel to preserve space. This can result in a less crisp, slightly blurred image.
90º
170º
Horizontal viewing angle is the maximum angle at which a display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance.
Best
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
178º
200cd/m²
300cd/m²
Luminance is the intensity of light that a device emits.
Best
Acer Predator X35 35" UW-UXGA
1000cd/m²
600:1
40000:1
Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.
Best
Acer XB0 XB240H 24"
100000000:1
An ambient light sensor adjusts the luminance of the device according to the amount of natural light that surrounds it.
For example
Samsung CHG90 49"
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
0
1
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Best
Acer HN274H
4
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Devices that have a DVI connector (usually computers and notebooks) can be connected to the TV set.
VGA connector is a widespread connector and is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some television sets.
A FireWire port allows fast transfers of big files such as HD movies. However, newer USB versions achieve a similar speed.
26W
49W
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
Best
Sharp LB-1085
1.1W
0.5W
1W
How much power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.
Best
Asus MB168B Plus
0W
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
For example
Samsung C43J89 43"
DTS Surround is a high-quality audio codec that supports up to six audio channels, with good bitrates and audio quality.
For example
Acer S7 S277HK 27"
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for a much better sound quality.
For example
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
With a search browser application you can surf the internet from your device.
For example
Philips Brilliance 492P8 49″
If a device supports Dolby Digital MS10 it can decode Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.
For example
LG UltraGear 34GK950F 34"
Dolby Virtual Speaker produces a surround sound experience over the stereo speakers.
For example
Asus 27T1EH
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