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NEC MultiSync EX231W

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This thin, LED backlit, TN-based 23in monitor is full of tricks, but does it have the image quality to match?Read more
Most business monitors skimp on consumer-focused fripperies and alluring good looks, but NEC’s MultiSync EX231W is the exception to the rule. As part of NEC’s new Office Cool range, the EX231W is super-slim, but boasts business-Read more
Up until now, we’ve largely been looking at LCD monitors for the consumer segment here on Futurelooks. That’s changing today. We recognize that many of our readers come from the business environment and many also work from home (like I do). So, while you don’t need to don a proper three-piece suit to use the NEC […]Read more
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Pros

  • It can easily be manipulated with one hand and movement is firm and assured
  • slender and lightweight
  • this feature worked as advertised

Cons

  • handy too
  • find a DisplayPort cable included in the box
  • there s no extra port at the rear though

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 23 in
  • 250 cd/m²
  • 16

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NEC MultiSync EX231W - Pros & Cons

NEC MultiSync EX231W

Pros

  • It can easily be manipulated with one hand and movement is firm and assured
  • slender and lightweight
  • this feature worked as advertised

Cons

  • handy too
  • find a DisplayPort cable included in the box
  • there s no extra port at the rear though
  • the construction is flimsy
  • NEC of not taking energy efficiency seriously
  • its initial purchase price is rather high
  • there s no software to rotate the OS automatically
  • You are using an outdated browser
  • HDMI VGA
  • DVI c HDCP HDMI
  • 3D NVIDIA - GeForce 3D Vision

NEC MultiSync EX231W - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
23 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
250 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
4200 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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NEC MultiSync EX231W - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size23.0 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.33 in
Height (min-max)< 401
Height (without stand)12.53 in
Height with stand15.8 in
Depth (with stand)8.46 in
Depth (without stand)1.89 in
Width (with stand)21.27 in
Weight (without stand)6.17 lb
Weight148.15 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio25000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightW-LED
Panel typeTN
Response time (BtW)5.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Sync-on-green (SOG)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)176.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)170.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Operational power consumption< 32
Power consumption (standby)0.37 W
Power consumption (typical)32.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Number of USB 2.0 port1
Number of USB 3.0 ports1
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-I ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIno
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.1
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Bluetoothno
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingTCO 5.0

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