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Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch) vs Dell UltraSharp U2414H

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AppleLED Cinema Display (24-inch)DellUltraSharp U2414H
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2008November 2013
Display
Screen size24″23.8″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness94 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–8 ms
Brightness (typical)330 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range–96% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 4
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.16.77 million colours, according to Dell.
Response time detailTypical 14 ms without a specified transition; omitted from the grey-to-grey row8 ms grey-to-grey with overdrive.
Viewing angles178° horizontally and vertically178° horizontal and vertical.
Pixel pitch–0.2745 mm.
Calibration–Factory-calibrated to 96% sRGB with average Delta E below 4.
Connections
Video inputsMini DisplayPort2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports3 × USB-A4 × USB-A
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail–Two HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.
WebcamiSight camera with microphone–
DisplayPort detailCaptive Mini DisplayPort cable; original manual requires the separate USB connection for audio, camera, microphone and hub functionsOne full-size DisplayPort 1.2 and one Mini DisplayPort 1.2 input; separate DisplayPort 1.2 output.
Daisy chaining–DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.
USB hub detailThree powered USB 2.0 Type-A ports; upstream USB cable required for dataFour 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 detailBuilt-in 2.1 system with 12 W output in the original A1267 manualNo integrated speakers; optional Dell Soundbar.
Webcam detailBuilt-in iSight; maker specifications do not publish a megapixel figure–
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.5 kg5.76 kg
Height adjustment–130 mm.
Tilt–6.5° forward to 22° backward.
Pivot–90° in either direction.
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.539.1 × 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.
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 less16 W typical; 74 W maximum with maximum luminance and USB active; below 0.5 W in standby and off modes.
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 documentationStand, cable cover, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable, calibration report and documentation.

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