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

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AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI)DellUltraSharp U2414H
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2004November 2013
Display
Screen size23″23.8″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness98 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD’s exact aluminium 23-inch datasheet, which lists later panel specifications)IPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–8 ms
Brightness (typical)270 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio400:11,000:1
Colour range–96% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 4
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depth16.77 million colours, according to Dell.
Response time detailApple specifies typical 16 ms without identifying grey-to-grey transitions; not entered in the grey-to-grey row. Its later Japanese sheet lists 14 ms.8 ms grey-to-grey with overdrive.
Viewing anglesOriginal archived Apple specifications give 170° horizontally and vertically; a later Japanese sheet gives 178°.178° horizontal and vertical.
Pixel pitch0.258 mm0.2745 mm.
Calibration–Factory-calibrated to 96% sRGB with average Delta E below 4.
Connections
Video inputsDVI2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A4 × USB-A
Speakers–No
HDMI detail–Two HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.
DisplayPort detail–One full-size DisplayPort 1.2 and one Mini DisplayPort 1.2 input; separate DisplayPort 1.2 output.
Daisy chaining–DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.
Other connectionsCaptive DVI, USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and DC power cables; two downstream FireWire 400 ports and Kensington security slot–
USB hub detailTwo-port self-powered USB 2.0 hub; upstream USB cable must connect to computerFour downstream USB 3.0 ports and one upstream port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.
Audio out–Audio line output; Dell specifies it is not for headphones.
Speaker detail–No integrated speakers; optional Dell Soundbar.
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.03 kg5.76 kg
Height adjustment–130 mm.
Tilt–6.5° forward to 22° backward.
Pivot–90° in either direction.
VESA patternOptional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter Kit; VESA FDMI MIS-D 100 C100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand536 × 450 × 187 mm (width × height × depth), from Apple's archived technical specifications539.1 × 185 × 355.8–485.8 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand–539.1 × 45.6 × 321.1 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand–3.61 kg without stand or cables; main 5.76 kg includes stand and cables.
ControlsSide power and brightness buttons; resolution and colour settings through Mac OS X Displays preferences–
ColoursAluminium enclosure–
Power and support
Power useMaximum 90 W; energy saver mode 3 W or less16 W typical; 74 W maximum with maximum luminance and USB active; below 0.5 W in standby and off modes.
Power supplyExternal A1097 90 W adaptor; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 24.5 V DC output100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
SoftwareApple's UK announcement specifies July 2004 availability. Original manual supports Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later on listed DVI Macs, with compatible DVI-equipped Windows PCs also possible. Original manual explicitly specifies 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. Main weight follows archived maker specs (7.03 kg); original manual gives 6.75 kg without explaining the discrepancy.–
In the boxDisplay with captive connection cables, power adaptor, AC cord and cleaning clothStand, cable cover, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable, calibration report and documentation.

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