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Comparison between Dell U2421E vs MSI Modern MD271CP

General Info
Model Number Dell U2421E MSI Modern MD271CP
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2020 2022
Brand Dell MSI
Model Number U2421E Modern MD271CP
Alias Modern MD271CPW
Display
Screen Size Class 24" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 24.06 in
61.1 cm
611 mm
2 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.891 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 20.41 in
51.8 cm
518.4 mm
1.7 ft
23.54 in
59.8 cm
597.888 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 12.76 in
32.4 cm
324 mm
1.06 ft
13.24 in
33.6 cm
336.312 mm
1.1 ft
Display Curvature 1500
Display Type IPS VA
Display Bit Depth 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) 8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 16777216
Bits 24 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.275 mm 0.311 mm
Screen Pixel Density 94 ppi 81 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 100.87 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
sRGB 99 % 102 %
Screen Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 3000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 5 ms 4 ms
Display Average Response Time 8 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.54 in
3.9 cm
39 mm
0.13 ft
Case Weight 4 kg
9 lbs
Case Width with Stand 20.9 in
53.1 cm
530.8 mm
1.74 ft
24.07 in
61.2 cm
611.5 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 14.33 in
36.4 cm
364 mm
1.19 ft
16.68 in
42.4 cm
423.7 mm
1.39 ft
Case Depth with Stand 6.81 in
17.3 cm
173 mm
0.57 ft
9.84 in
25 cm
250 mm
0.82 ft
Case Weight with Stand 6.1 kg
13 lbs
6.13 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black Black, White
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Output MST)
1 x HDMI 1.4
4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; 2x BC 1.2)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; downstream; 15W)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x HDMI 1.4
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 1W
Features
Cool Features Easy Arrange
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Infinity Edge design
ComfortView Plus
Dell Display Manager
Low Blue Light
Display Kit App
Flicker-free technology
Extra Features Security lock slot Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 20.9 in
53.1 cm
530.8 mm
1.74 ft
24.07 in
61.2 cm
611.5 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 12.35 in
31.4 cm
313.7 mm
1.03 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 75 x 75
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes No
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 45 ° 30 °
Right Swivel 45 ° 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 21 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 60 Hz 48 Hz - 75 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz 30 kHz - 112 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
HDMI cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Golf
TCO Certified
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
CE
EnergyStar
EU Reach
FCC-B
JIS C 0950
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
WEEE
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 10 % - 85 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 5 % - 90 % 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000 5000
Max Storage Altitude 12192 12192
Dell U2421E MSI Modern MD271CP