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Comparison between NEC MultiSync EA271U vs Philips 278M1R

General Info
Model Number NEC MultiSync EA271U Philips 278M1R
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2020
Brand NEC Philips
Model Series Momentum
Model Number MultiSync EA271U 278M1R
Alias EA271U-BK
EA271U-WH
278M1R/00
278M1R/01
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 26.96 in
68.5 cm
684.7 mm
2.25 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.155 mm 0.155 mm
Screen Pixel Density 163 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 90.47 % 88.17 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 91%
sRGB 110 % 105 %
Adobe RGB 1998 81.6 % 89 %
NTSC 1953 78 %
Screen Brightness 350 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1300 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 9000 : 1 50000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 5 ms 4 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.65 in
6.7 cm
67.2 mm
0.22 ft
2.95 in
7.5 cm
75 mm
0.25 ft
Case Weight 6.1 kg
13 lbs
4.53 kg
10 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.09 in
61.2 cm
611.8 mm
2.01 ft
24.17 in
61.4 cm
614 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 14.88 in
37.8 cm
378 mm
1.24 ft
17.2 in
43.7 cm
437 mm
1.43 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.84 in
25 cm
250 mm
0.82 ft
9.88 in
25.1 cm
251 mm
0.82 ft
Case Weight with Stand 9.5 kg
21 lbs
6.74 kg
15 lbs
Case Color Black, White Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 2 x USB 3.0 (upstream)
2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C - 60 W)
3 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; BC 1.2)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 1W 2 x 5W
Features
Cool Features Dynamic Visual Mode
EcoModes
XtraView
Human sensor
NaViSet software
Light sensor
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
Carbon Footprint Meter
Picture-by-Picture
ControlSync
Resettable Cost Meter
DDC/CI
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Separate Sync
Mega Infinity DCR
HDR ready
4-sided Ambiglow
SmartImage
Adaptive-Sync Technology
SmartUniformity
Extra Features ControlSync IN/OUT port - 2.5 mm stereo jack Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.09 in
61.2 cm
611.8 mm
2.01 ft
24.17 in
61.4 cm
614 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 14.25 in
36.2 cm
361.9 mm
1.19 ft
14.57 in
37 cm
370 mm
1.21 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 150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes No
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 170 ° 33 °
Right Swivel 170 ° 33 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 35 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 30 Hz - 75 Hz 23 Hz - 75 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 31.5 kHz - 136 kHz 30 kHz - 140 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras ControlSync cable
DisplayPort cable
USB 3.0 upstream cable
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB Type-B cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses CE
ENERGY STAR 7.0
ErP
FCC Class B
ISO 9241-307
MPR II / MPR III
PCT/Gost
RoHS
TCO Certified Displays 7.0
TÜV/Ergonomics
TÜV/GS
UL/cUL
CB
CCC
CECP
CEL
CE Mark
CU-EAC
RoHS
TUV/ISO9241-307
TUV-BAUART
UKRAINIAN
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 5 °C - 35 °C
41 °F - 95 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 80 % 20 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -10 °C - 60 °C
14 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 85 % 20 % - 80 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000 3658
Max Storage Altitude 12192 12192
NEC MultiSync EA271U Philips 278M1R