Comparison between:
- 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display
- 27" EIZO CG275W
- 27" EIZO SX2762W
- 29.8" EIZO CG303W
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Apple Thunderbolt Display | EIZO CG275W | EIZO SX2762W | EIZO CG303W | |
| Series | - | ColorEdge | FlexScan | ColorEdge |
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| Model alias | - | CG275W-BK | - | - |
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in | 29.8 in |
| Diagonal | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft | 684 mm 68.4 cm 26.9291 in 2.2441 ft | 684 mm 68.4 cm 26.9291 in 2.2441 ft | 756.9 mm 75.69 cm 29.7992 in 2.4833 ft |
| Width | 610.536 mm 61.0536 cm 24.0369 in 2.0031 ft | 610.536 mm 61.0536 cm 24.0369 in 2.0031 ft | 579.436 mm 57.9436 cm 22.8124 in 1.901 ft | 606.48 mm 60.648 cm 23.8772 in 1.9898 ft |
| Height | 349.864 mm 34.9864 cm 13.7742 in 1.1478 ft | 349.864 mm 34.9864 cm 13.7742 in 1.1478 ft | 322.464 mm 32.2464 cm 12.6954 in 1.058 ft | 369 mm 36.9 cm 14.5276 in 1.2106 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | LG Display | LG Display | LG Display | LG Display |
| Panel model | LM270WQ1-SLB3 | LM270WQ2-SLA1 | LM270WQ2-SLA1 | LM300WQ5-STA1 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 8 bits |
| FRC | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| LUT | - | 3D LUT 16 bits | - | 3D LUT 12 bits |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Pixel pitch | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.251 mm 0.0251 cm 0.0099 in 0.0008 ft |
| Pixel density | 106 ppi 41 ppcm | 106 ppi 41 ppcm | 112 ppi 44 ppcm | 107 ppi 42 ppcm |
| Display area | - | 73 % | 81.72 % | 80.89 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | CCFL | CCFL | CCFL |
| sRGB | - | 100 % | 107 % | 110 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | 64 % | 86 % | 112.1 % | 110 % |
| NTSC (1953) | - | 102 % | 102 % | - |
| DCI P3 | - | 81 % | - | - |
| Brightness | 325 cd/m² | 220 cd/m² | 450 cd/m² | 410 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 850 : 1 | 800 : 1 | 1050 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 2000000 : 1 | - | - | - |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 6.5 ms 0.0065 s | 6 ms 0.0060 s | 6 ms 0.0060 s | 6 ms 0.0060 s |
| Average response time | 8 ms 0.0080 s | 13 ms 0.0130 s | 12 ms 0.0120 s | 12 ms 0.0120 s |
| Maximum response time | 12 ms 0.0120 s | - | - | - |
| Input lag | - | 9 ms 0.0090 s | 12 ms 0.0120 s | 20 ms 0.0200 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
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.
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| - | VGA (text) - 69 Hz - 71 Hz | VGA (text) - 69 Hz - 71 Hz DVI-D (Single Link) - 2560 x 1440 @ 30 Hz DisplayPort; DVI-D (Dual Link) - 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz | VGA (text) - 69 Hz - 71 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) | 1.5 A | 1.6 A | 1.6 A | 1.8 A |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W | 0.8 W | 0.8 W | 1 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 2 W | 1 W | 1 W | 2 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | 27 W | 71 W | 65 W | 74 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 115 W | 95 W | 102 W | 108 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 275 W | 185 W | 180 W | 189 W |
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 | - | 680.2 mm 68.02 cm 26.7795 in 2.2316 ft | 620.5 mm 62.05 cm 24.4291 in 2.0358 ft | 662.5 mm 66.25 cm 26.0827 in 2.1736 ft |
| Height | - | 430.2 mm 43.02 cm 16.937 in 1.4114 ft | 368.5 mm 36.85 cm 14.5079 in 1.209 ft | 417.6 mm 41.76 cm 16.4409 in 1.3701 ft |
| Depth | - | 107.2 mm 10.72 cm 4.2205 in 0.3517 ft | 80.5 mm 8.05 cm 3.1693 in 0.2641 ft | 80.1 mm 8.01 cm 3.1535 in 0.2628 ft |
| Weight | - | 11.3 kg 24.91 lbs | 9.2 kg 20.28 lbs | 10.4 kg 22.93 lbs |
| Width with stand | 693.2 mm 69.32 cm 27.2913 in 2.2743 ft | 689.2 mm 68.92 cm 27.1339 in 2.2612 ft | 621.5 mm 62.15 cm 24.4685 in 2.039 ft | 666.6 mm 66.66 cm 26.2441 in 2.187 ft |
| Height with stand | 546.2 mm 54.62 cm 21.5039 in 1.792 ft | 480.2 mm 48.02 cm 18.9055 in 1.5755 ft | 389.5 mm 38.95 cm 15.3346 in 1.2779 ft | 477.7 mm 47.77 cm 18.8071 in 1.5673 ft |
| Depth with stand | 220.2 mm 22.02 cm 8.6693 in 0.7224 ft | 294.7 mm 29.47 cm 11.6024 in 0.9669 ft | 272 mm 27.2 cm 10.7087 in 0.8924 ft | 245.9 mm 24.59 cm 9.6811 in 0.8068 ft |
| Weight with stand | 12.3 kg 27.12 lbs | 15.1 kg 33.29 lbs | 13.1 kg 28.88 lbs | 17.9 kg 39.46 lbs |
| Colors | Silver | Black | Black | 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 | 75 x 75 mm | 75 x 75 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | - | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 80 mm 8 cm 3.1496 in 0.2625 ft | 80 mm 8 cm 3.1496 in 0.2625 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | - | 90 ° | 0 ° | 0 ° |
| Right pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | - | 180 ° | 35 ° | 35 ° |
| Right swivel | - | 180 ° | 35 ° | 35 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 14 ° | 2 ° | 2 ° |
| Backward tilt | 20 ° | 35 ° | 10 ° | 10 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| 49 W (Watt) 2.1 CH Maxim MAX9736B High-Power Class D amplifier | - | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | Yes | No | No | No |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | - | - | - |
Network
Supported network technologies and standards for exchanging data with other devices.
| Network | LAN | - | - | - |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x Ethernet RJ45 1 x Thunderbolt | 2 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 1 x DisplayPort (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x DVI-D | 2 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 1 x DisplayPort 1.1 (Input mini) 1 x DisplayPort 1.1 1 x DVI-D Dual Link | 2 x USB 2.0 (downstream) 1 x DVI-D Single link 1 x DVI-D Dual Link |
| - | 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 | - | Built-in self calibration DUE (Digital Uniformity Equalizer) | Light sensor | ColorNavigator Flicker-free technology |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | - | CB CCC CE cTick cTÜVus CUDO ENERGY STAR FCC Class B ICES-003-B ISO9241-307 GOST-R RoHS TÜV/Ergonomics TÜV/GS VCCI-B WEEE | CB CCC CE cTÜVus EAC ENERGY STAR FCC Class B ICES-003-B RCM RoHS TCO Certified Displays 6.0 TÜV/Ergonomics TÜV/GS VCCI-B WEEE | C-Tick CB CCC CE cTÜVus EAC ENERGY STAR Epeat Silver FCC Class B ICES-003-B ISO 13406-2 RoHS TCO Certified Displays 5.0 TÜV/Ergonomics TÜV/GS VCCI-B WEEE |
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 | 10 °C - 35 °C 50 °F - 95 °F | 0 °C - 35 °C 32 °F - 95 °F | 5 °C - 35 °C 41 °F - 95 °F | 0 °C - 35 °C 32 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating humidity | 20 % - 80 % | 20 % - 80 % | 20 % - 80 % | 30 % - 80 % |
| Operating altitude | 3048 m 10000 ft | - | - | - |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 47 °C -4 °F - 116.6 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | 10 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % | 30 % - 80 % |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | - | Hood | DisplayPort cable USB cable | DVI cable USB cable |
| Apple Thunderbolt Display | EIZO CG275W | EIZO SX2762W | EIZO CG303W |



