Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC) vs Dell Pro 24 Monitor (E2426H)

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Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC) compared with Pro 24 Monitor (E2426H)

	AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC)	DellPro 24 Monitor (E2426H)
Overview
Released
Released	April 2002	July 2026
Display
Screen size
Screen size	23″	23.8″
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness
Sharpness	98 pixels per inch (better)	93 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	IPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD's exact ADC model datasheet)	IPS
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
Response time (grey to grey)	–	5 ms
Brightness (typical)
Brightness (typical)	200 nits	300 nits (better)
Contrast ratio
Contrast ratio	350:1	1,000:1
Colour range
Colour range	–	72% NTSC
Screen finish
Screen finish	Matte	Matte
Shape
Shape	Flat	Flat
Colour depth
Colour depth	Up to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depth	16.7 million colours (6-bit + FRC)
Response time detail
Response time detail	–	5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey
Viewing angles
Viewing angles	Apple's March 2002 announcement says 160°; its January 2003 technology overview and original archived store page say 170° horizontally and vertically	178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch
Pixel pitch	0.258 mm	0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm (93 ppi)
Eye care
Eye care	–	Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs
Video inputs	Apple Display Connector	HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging
USB-C charging	None	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	–	No
USB ports
USB ports	2 × USB-A	–
Speakers
Speakers	No	No
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	–	1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 120 Hz
DisplayPort detail
DisplayPort detail	–	1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 120 Hz; also 1 x VGA, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Other connections
Other connections	Captive ADC connector carries digital video, USB data and power; no separate power cord for an ADC-equipped Mac	–
USB hub detail
USB hub detail	Two-port self-powered USB hub	–
Design
Stand adjusts
Stand adjusts	Tilt	Tilt
VESA mount
VESA mount	No	Yes
Weight with stand
Weight with stand	11.5 kg	3.2 kg
Tilt
Tilt	–	-5° to 21°
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	–	100 x 100 mm
Size with stand
Size with stand	614 × 488 × 187 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 280 mm (width × height × depth)	538.64 x 171 x 412.26 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand
Size without stand	–	538.64 x 47.70 x 315.56 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand
Weight without stand	–	2.63 kg
Controls
Controls	System power, sleep and wake; display preferences launch button and software brightness control	–
Colours
Colours	Crystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver bezel	Black
Power and support
Power use
Power use	Maximum 70 W when operating; energy saver mode 3 W or less	11.8 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 31 W maximum
Energy class
Energy class	–	C
Power supply
Power supply	24.5–28 V DC through ADC	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A
Certifications
Certifications	–	TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3), ENERGY STAR, TCO Certified Edge
Warranty
Warranty	–	3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
In the box
In the box	–	Stand, power cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m, EMEA and APJC)
Software
Software	Mac OS X 10.1.3 or Mac OS 9.2.2 or later; specified Power Mac G4 graphics cards, or DVI-equipped PowerBook G4 with Apple DVI to ADC Adapter. Native refresh is not specified in the read original Apple documentation; PRAD lists 60 Hz, not promoted into the main row.	–