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Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch) vs Dell UltraSharp U2410

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AppleLED Cinema Display (24-inch)DellUltraSharp U2410
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20082009
Display
Screen size24″24″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Sharpness94 pixels per inch94 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–6 ms
Brightness (typical)330 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range–96% Adobe RGB / 100% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 5
Screen finishGlossyMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; panel bit depth is not specified. Macworld UK identifies an H-IPS LG-Philips LM240WU6-SDA1 panel; Apple describes TFT LCD without naming the IPS subtype.Dell specifies 1.07 billion colours and 12-bit internal processing.
sRGB coverage–100%, according to Dell.
Adobe RGB coverage–96%, according to Dell.
Response time detailTypical 14 ms without a specified transition; omitted from the grey-to-grey row6 ms grey-to-grey; 13 ms black-to-white, according to Dell.
Viewing angles178° horizontally and vertically178° horizontal and vertical.
Pixel pitch–0.27 mm.
Calibration–Factory-calibrated sRGB and Adobe RGB modes, with average Delta E below 5.
Connections
Video inputsMini DisplayPortHDMI, DisplayPort
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports3 × USB-A4 × USB-A
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail–One HDMI input, plus component and composite video inputs.
WebcamiSight camera with microphone–
DisplayPort detailCaptive Mini DisplayPort cable; original manual requires the separate USB connection for audio, camera, microphone and hub functionsOne DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs with HDCP and one VGA input.
USB hub detailThree powered USB 2.0 Type-A ports; upstream USB cable required for dataFour downstream USB 2.0 ports and a media card reader.
Picture by picture–Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture.
Speaker detailBuilt-in 2.1 system with 12 W output in the original A1267 manualOptional Dell Soundbar; no integrated speakers.
Webcam detailBuilt-in iSight; maker specifications do not publish a megapixel figure–
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.5 kg9.57 kg
Height adjustment–100 mm.
Tilt–3° forward to 21° backward.
Swivel–45° left and right.
VESA patternRequires the separately sold Apple VESA Mount Adapter Kit100 × 100 mm.
Size with standCurrent specifications give 573.2 × 478.4 × 197.1 mm (width × height × depth) and 9.5 kg. Original manual gives 573.22 × 478.38 × 197.10 mm and 9.49 kg; the current rounded weight is retained.559.7 × 201.5 × 393–493 mm (width × depth × height). Main weight is Dell's 9.57 kg with stand and cables; body-only weight is not published in the cited brochures.
ControlsResolution, brightness, colour profile and calibration through Mac OS X Displays preferences; no physical image controls (Macworld)–
ColoursAluminium enclosure with black glass bezel–
Power and support
Power useMaximum 212 W while charging a MacBook Pro; energy saver 1 W or less75 W typical; below 1 W in power-saving mode.
Power supplyInternal power supply; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Laptop chargingSeparate captive universal MagSafe charging connector; no USB-C power delivery–
SoftwareOriginal requirement MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort. October 2008 announcement specifies November availability.–
CertificationsENERGY STAR 4.0; EPEAT Gold–
In the boxDisplay, AC power cord, cleaning cloth and printed documentation–

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