Comparison between:
- 30" Dell UltraSharp UP3017
- 25" Dell UltraSharp U2518D
- 25" Dell UltraSharp U2515H
- 29" NEC MultiSync EA294WMi
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Dell UltraSharp UP3017 | Dell UltraSharp U2518D | Dell UltraSharp U2515H | NEC MultiSync EA294WMi | |
| Series | UltraSharp | UltraSharp | UltraSharp | MultiSync |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | EA294WMi-BK |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 | 2014 | 2013 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 30 in | 25 in | 25 in | 29 in |
| Diagonal | 756.2 mm 75.62 cm 29.7717 in 2.481 ft | 634.4 mm 63.44 cm 24.9764 in 2.0814 ft | 634.4 mm 63.44 cm 24.9764 in 2.0814 ft | 730.2 mm 73.02 cm 28.748 in 2.3957 ft |
| Width | 641.3 mm 64.13 cm 25.248 in 2.104 ft | 552.96 mm 55.296 cm 21.7701 in 1.8142 ft | 552.96 mm 55.296 cm 21.7701 in 1.8142 ft | 672.768 mm 67.2768 cm 26.4869 in 2.2072 ft |
| Height | 400.8 mm 40.08 cm 15.7795 in 1.315 ft | 311.04 mm 31.104 cm 12.2457 in 1.0205 ft | 311.04 mm 31.104 cm 12.2457 in 1.0205 ft | 283.824 mm 28.3824 cm 11.1742 in 0.9312 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | - | LG Display | LG Display | LG Display |
| Panel model | - | LM250WQ3-SSA1 | LM250WQ1-SSA1 | LM290WW1-???? |
| Panel type | IPS | AH-IPS | AH-IPS | AH-IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| FRC | Yes | No | No | No |
| LUT | 3D LUT 14 bits | - | - | - |
| Colors | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.6:1 16:10 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.37:1 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel pitch | 0.251 mm 0.0251 cm 0.0099 in 0.0008 ft | 0.216 mm 0.0216 cm 0.0085 in 0.0007 ft | 0.216 mm 0.0216 cm 0.0085 in 0.0007 ft | 0.263 mm 0.0263 cm 0.0103 in 0.0009 ft |
| Pixel density | 101 ppi 39 ppcm | 117 ppi 46 ppcm | 117 ppi 46 ppcm | 96 ppi 38 ppcm |
| Display area | 83.69 % | 91.41 % | 89.24 % | 84.07 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 99 % | 99 % | 99 % | 97 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | 99 % | 65 % | - | 70 % |
| NTSC (1953) | - | - | 72 % | - |
| DCI P3 | 99 % | 79.3 % | - | - |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 2000000 : 1 | 2000000 : 1 | 25000 : 1 |
| HDR | - | HDR10 | - | - |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 6 ms 0.0060 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 6 ms 0.0060 s | 6 ms 0.0060 s |
| Average response time | 8 ms 0.0080 s | 8 ms 0.0080 s | - | 14 ms 0.0140 s |
| Maximum response time | - | - | 8 ms 0.0080 s | - |
| Input lag | - | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 13.7 ms 0.0137 s | 21 ms 0.0210 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| REC 709 - 99% | - | CIE1976 - 91% CIE1931 - 76% | - |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (analog) | - | 30 kHz - 88 kHz | - | 31.5 kHz - 83 kHz |
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | 30 kHz - 113 kHz | 30 kHz - 144 kHz | 30 kHz - 113 kHz | 31.5 kHz - 83 kHz |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 50 Hz - 86 Hz | 56 Hz - 76 Hz | 56 Hz - 86 Hz | 56 Hz - 75 Hz |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | 1.6 A | 1.6 A | 1.5 A | 1 A |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W | - | - | 0.4 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.3 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | 38.2 W | 23.81 W | - | 28 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 54 W | 28 W | 35 W | 42 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 108 W | 110 W | 87 W | 50 W |
| Energy efficiency class | - | - | B | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 686.9 mm 68.69 cm 27.0433 in 2.2536 ft | 567.6 mm 56.76 cm 22.3465 in 1.8622 ft | 569 mm 56.9 cm 22.4016 in 1.8668 ft | 705.8 mm 70.58 cm 27.7874 in 2.3156 ft |
| Height | 447.1 mm 44.71 cm 17.6024 in 1.4669 ft | 331.5 mm 33.15 cm 13.0512 in 1.0876 ft | 338.7 mm 33.87 cm 13.3346 in 1.1112 ft | 321.8 mm 32.18 cm 12.6693 in 1.0558 ft |
| Depth | 58 mm 5.8 cm 2.2835 in 0.1903 ft | 49.2 mm 4.92 cm 1.937 in 0.1614 ft | 46.4 mm 4.64 cm 1.8268 in 0.1522 ft | 69.1 mm 6.91 cm 2.7205 in 0.2267 ft |
| Weight | 6.49 kg 14.31 lbs | 3.44 kg 7.58 lbs | 4.4 kg 9.7 lbs | 6.6 kg 14.55 lbs |
| Width with stand | 686.9 mm 68.69 cm 27.0433 in 2.2536 ft | 567.6 mm 56.76 cm 22.3465 in 1.8622 ft | 569 mm 56.9 cm 22.4016 in 1.8668 ft | 705.8 mm 70.58 cm 27.7874 in 2.3156 ft |
| Height with stand | 482.3 mm 48.23 cm 18.9882 in 1.5823 ft | 397.2 mm 39.72 cm 15.6378 in 1.3031 ft | 398 mm 39.8 cm 15.6693 in 1.3058 ft | 410.4 mm 41.04 cm 16.1575 in 1.3465 ft |
| Depth with stand | 217 mm 21.7 cm 8.5433 in 0.7119 ft | 200.1 mm 20.01 cm 7.878 in 0.6565 ft | 205 mm 20.5 cm 8.0709 in 0.6726 ft | 230 mm 23 cm 9.0551 in 0.7546 ft |
| Weight with stand | 9.59 kg 21.14 lbs | 6.24 kg 13.76 lbs | 6.5 kg 14.33 lbs | 9.6 kg 21.16 lbs |
| Colors | Black | Silver | Black Silver | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 150 mm 15 cm 5.9055 in 0.4921 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 115 mm 11.5 cm 4.5276 in 0.3773 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 0 ° |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° | 45 ° | 170 ° |
| Right swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° | 45 ° | 170 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 21 ° | 21 ° | 21 ° | 30 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | - | - | - | 2 x 1 W |
| - | - | Dell speacker bar AC511 - optional | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.0 (upstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (downstream) 2 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.0 (upstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (downstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (charger - 5V/2.0A) 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.0 (upstream) 5 x USB 3.0 (downstream) 2 x HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 4 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 1 x USB 3.0 (upstream) 1 x HDMI 1.4 (MHL) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x DVI-D Single link 1 x DVI-D Dual Link 2 x D-sub 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture | Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light | - | Carbon Footprint Meter ControlSync EcoModes Human sensor Light sensor NaViSet software Picture-by-Picture |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | CECP CEL ENERGY STAR 6.0 Epeat Gold RoHS Compliant TCO Certified Displays | ENERGY STAR Epeat Gold RoHS Compliant TCO Certified Displays | ENERGY STAR 6.0 Epeat Gold RoHS Compliant TCO Certified Displays | CCC CE ENERGY STAR 5.0 ErP FCC Class B ISO 9241-307 MPR II / MPR III PCT/Gost RoHS TCO Certified Displays 6.0 TÜV/Ergonomics TÜV/GS UL/cUL |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 35 °C 32 °F - 95 °F | 0 °C - 35 °C 32 °F - 95 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 5 °C - 35 °C 41 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating humidity | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % | 20 % - 80 % |
| Operating altitude | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | 3048 m 10000 ft |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -10 °C - 60 °C 14 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | 5 % - 90 % | 5 % - 90 % | 5 % - 90 % | 10 % - 85 % |
| Storage altitude | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft | 12192 m 40000 ft |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP Factory Calibration Report USB 3.0 upstream cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP Factory calibration report USB 3.0 upstream cable | DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP Factory calibration report HDMI cable USB 3.0 upstream cable | ControlSync cable DisplayPort cable DVI cable USB 3.0 upstream cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Security lock slot | Anti-theft stand lock slot Security lock slot | Anti-theft stand lock slot Security lock slot | ControlSync IN/OUT port - 2.5 mm stereo jack |
| Dell UltraSharp UP3017 | Dell UltraSharp U2518D | Dell UltraSharp U2515H | NEC MultiSync EA294WMi |