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NEC MultiSync PA272W

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Great for photography and graphic arts/design applications
  • has great color accuracy AND contrast
  • NEC monitor is definitely impressive

Cons

  • displays are not warm to the touch
  • MultiProfiler software does not require a measurement device
  • expensive for a 27-inch QHD screen

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • 85 Hz
  • LED
  • 8 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 340 cd/m²
  • 16

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NEC MultiSync PA272W - Pros & Cons

NEC MultiSync PA272W

Pros

  • Great for photography and graphic arts/design applications
  • has great color accuracy AND contrast
  • NEC monitor is definitely impressive
  • Accurate color
  • and a high degree of flexibility and adjustability
  • great tactile feedback and were easy to use without
  • colors looked true
  • pleasing
  • and vivid

Cons

  • displays are not warm to the touch
  • MultiProfiler software does not require a measurement device
  • expensive for a 27-inch QHD screen
  • had several dead pixels and a couple hot pixels
  • over-inflated display market
  • It could very well have been an accumulation of old stock
  • the resulting image will appear off to an observer
  • there is no included card reader and it is also a bit disappointing
  • series - comes up woefully short in comparison
  • ghost is much more jarring and noticeable
  • the image can lose contrast when viewed off angle

NEC MultiSync PA272W - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
8 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
340 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
12900 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

NEC MultiSync PA272W - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness340.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (min-max)546.2 - 296.2
Height (without stand)14.91 in
Height with stand21.5 in
Depth (with stand)9.27 in
Depth (without stand)3.35 in
Width (with stand)25.21 in
Weight (without stand)19.62 lb
Weight455.03 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024x768
  • 1152x864
  • 1152x870
  • 1200x1920
  • 1280x1024
  • 1280x720
  • 1600x1200
  • 1920x1080
  • 2560x1440
  • 640x480
  • 720x400
  • 720x480
  • 720x576
  • 800x600
  • 832x624
Refresh rate85.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.3 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)94.8 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightRGB LED
Panel typeH-IPS
Response time (GtG)7.0 ms
Response time8.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount
  • 200x100mm
  • 100x100mm
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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
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port5
Number of USB 3.0 ports0
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
Headphone outputno
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.1a
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Plug and Playyes
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Power
Energy efficiency classC
Operational power consumption50 - 73
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)50.0 W

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NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.7
Based on 6 reviews
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NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC PA272W 27-Inch Monitor Review: Accuracy And Flexibility
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 12.06.2014
NEC PA272W 27-Inch Monitor Review: Accuracy And Flexibility

We’ve reviewed a lot of professional-class monitors, NEC's PA272W may be the most accurate and capable one ever to hit the Tom's Hardware lab. At almost $1300, it’s expensive for a 27-inch QHD screen. But there are features here you won’t find elsewhere.

NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC MultiSync PA272W review
Alphr logo
Alphr
Published: 14.07.2014
NEC MultiSync PA272W review
5.0

The predecessor to the MultiSync PA272W, the PA271W, was no slouch when it came to image quality, yet NEC has rung the changes this time around. Centre stage, there's a 27in, 2,560 x 1,440 AH-IPS panel,

NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC PA272W 27-Inch Monitor Review: Accuracy And Flexibility
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 12.06.2014
NEC PA272W 27-Inch Monitor Review: Accuracy And Flexibility

We’ve reviewed a lot of professional-class monitors, NEC's PA272W may be the most accurate and capable one ever to hit the Tom's Hardware lab. At almost $1300, it’s expensive for a 27-inch QHD screen. But there are features here you won’t find elsewhere.

NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC MultiSync PA272W review
Alphr logo
Alphr
Published: 14.07.2014
NEC MultiSync PA272W review
5.0

The predecessor to the MultiSync PA272W, the PA271W, was no slouch when it came to image quality, yet NEC has rung the changes this time around. Centre stage, there's a 27in, 2,560 x 1,440 AH-IPS panel,

NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC MultiSync PA272W 27" Professional Monitor Review
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Hardware Canucks
Published: 10.02.2014
NEC MultiSync PA272W 27" Professional Monitor Review

The all-new 27-inch PA272W is NEC’s most recent addition to their venerable MultiSync line and like previous generations it has been designed from the ground-up with professionals in mind. With this in mind, no expense has been spared to create the most color accurate, easy to use tool that...

NEC MultiSync PA272W NEC MultiSync PA271Q Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.08.2019
NEC MultiSync PA271Q Review
4.0

Designed for video editors, photographers, and artists, NEC's MultiSync PA271Q packs multiple preset color spaces and a wealth of pro-friendly features, including lots of easy-access ports. Our main quibble: It's a bit pricey for its panel size and resolution.

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