Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC) vs Dell UltraSharp U2414H

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Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC) compared with UltraSharp U2414H

	AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC)	DellUltraSharp U2414H
Overview
Released
Released	April 2002	November 2013
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	–	60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
Response time (grey to grey)	–	8 ms
Brightness (typical)
Brightness (typical)	200 nits	250 nits (better)
Contrast ratio
Contrast ratio	350:1	1,000:1
Colour range
Colour range	–	96% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)	–	Below 4
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	16.77 million colours, according to Dell.
Response time detail
Response time detail	–	8 ms grey-to-grey with overdrive.
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 and vertical.
Pixel pitch
Pixel pitch	0.258 mm	0.2745 mm.
Calibration
Calibration	–	Factory-calibrated to 96% sRGB with average Delta E below 4.
Connections
Video inputs
Video inputs	Apple Display Connector	2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C charging
USB-C charging	None	None
USB ports
USB ports	2 × USB-A	4 × USB-A
Speakers
Speakers	No	No
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	–	Two HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.
DisplayPort detail
DisplayPort detail	–	One full-size DisplayPort 1.2 and one Mini DisplayPort 1.2 input; separate DisplayPort 1.2 output.
Daisy chaining
Daisy chaining	–	DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.
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	Four downstream USB 3.0 ports and one upstream port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.
Audio out
Audio out	–	Audio line output; Dell specifies it is not for headphones.
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	–	No integrated speakers; optional Dell Soundbar.
Design
Stand adjusts
Stand adjusts	Tilt	Height, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)
VESA mount
VESA mount	No	Yes
Weight with stand
Weight with stand	11.5 kg	5.76 kg
Height adjustment
Height adjustment	–	130 mm.
Tilt
Tilt	–	6.5° forward to 22° backward.
Pivot
Pivot	–	90° in either direction.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	–	100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand
Size with stand	614 × 488 × 187 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 280 mm (width × height × depth)	539.1 × 185 × 355.8–485.8 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand
Size without stand	–	539.1 × 45.6 × 321.1 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand
Weight without stand	–	3.61 kg without stand or cables; main 5.76 kg includes stand and cables.
Controls
Controls	System power, sleep and wake; display preferences launch button and software brightness control	–
Colours
Colours	Crystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver bezel	–
Power and support
Power use
Power use	Maximum 70 W when operating; energy saver mode 3 W or less	16 W typical; 74 W maximum with maximum luminance and USB active; below 0.5 W in standby and off modes.
Power supply
Power supply	24.5–28 V DC through ADC	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
In the box
In the box	–	Stand, cable cover, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable, calibration report and documentation.
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.	–