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Comparison between Dell U2421HE vs MSI Optix MAG245R

General Info
Model Number Dell U2421HE MSI Optix MAG245R
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2020 2021
Brand Dell MSI
Model Series MAG
Model Number U2421HE Optix MAG245R
Display
Screen Size Class 24" (inches) 24" (inches)
Diagonal Size 23.81 in
60.5 cm
604.7 mm
1.98 ft
23.81 in
60.5 cm
604.698 mm
1.98 ft
Screen Width 20.75 in
52.7 cm
527.04 mm
1.73 ft
20.75 in
52.7 cm
527.04 mm
1.73 ft
Screen Height 11.67 in
29.6 cm
296.46 mm
0.97 ft
11.67 in
29.6 cm
296.46 mm
0.97 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 16777216
Bits 24 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.275 mm 0.275 mm
Screen Pixel Density 92 ppi 92 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 92.49 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 89% 94.6%
sRGB 99 % 127.7 %
Screen Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 5 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 3.37 kg
7 lbs
Case Width with Stand 21.2 in
53.9 cm
538.5 mm
1.77 ft
21.27 in
54 cm
540.3 mm
1.77 ft
Case Height with Stand 13.72 in
34.8 cm
348.4 mm
1.14 ft
15.13 in
38.4 cm
384.3 mm
1.26 ft
Case Depth with Stand 6.5 in
16.5 cm
165 mm
0.54 ft
9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.7 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 5.32 kg
12 lbs
5.36 kg
12 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; DP; 65W)
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
2 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
2 x USB 3.0 (downstream; BC 1.2)
2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Frameless Design
Game Mode
Wide Color Gamut
HDR Ready
Mystic Light
Low Blue Light
Gaming OSD App 2.0
5-way OSD navigation joystick
Night Vision
Flicker-free technology
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Extra Features Security lock slot Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 21.2 in
53.9 cm
538.5 mm
1.77 ft
21.27 in
54 cm
540.3 mm
1.77 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 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 40 ° 45 °
Right Swivel 40 ° 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 21 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 56 Hz - 76 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz 30 kHz - 180 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
TCO Certified
RoHS
NFPA 99
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 20 % - 90 %
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
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