Portrait pivot
The screen is 90° rotatable on a stand, from landscape (horizontal) to portrait (vertical). The vertical orientation of the screen (
portrait mode) can be useful, for example, when working with large documents made in portrait orientation.
Height adjustment
The ability to move the monitor screen up and down relative to the base. This feature is very convenient for
adjusting the height of the screen — moving it on the mount is much easier than looking for a stand or resorting to other tricks.
Sound power
Rated power of the speakers installed in the monitor (see "Built-in speakers"). The higher the power, the louder the acoustics can sound, the easier it is to cover a vast space. However, in most cases, the user is directly in front of the monitor, and high volume is not required for normal hearing. So this parameter is critical mainly for plasma and LCD panels (see "Type").
USB hub 2.0
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USB hub 2.0 is a set of additional USB ports on the monitor case, to which you can connect various peripherals (provided that the monitor is connected to the computer's USB port with a special cable). This equipment performs two useful functions. First, the hub increases the number of ports available for connection. Secondly, these connectors are located in close proximity to the user, literally at arm's length. However note that splitters are not well suited for connecting devices that require a lot of power via USB (for example, external hard drives without a separate power supply). This is due to the fact that the splitter “divides” the power coming from the computer port equally to all connected devices, and with a “loaded” hub, the power may not be enough at one moment.
Also note that the 2.0 standard is characterized by a bandwidth of 480 Mbps and has long been considered obsolete, but monitors with this interface are still being produced.
USB hub 3.x
The monitor has a USB hub with USB 3.2 connectors.
A USB hub is a set of additional USB ports on the monitor case, to which you can connect various peripherals (provided that the monitor is connected to the computer's USB port with a special cable). This equipment performs two useful functions. Firstly, the hub increases the number of ports available for connection: the USB cable from the monitor occupies only one port on the computer, and in return the user receives several connectors on the monitor. Secondly, these connectors are located in close proximity to the user, literally at arm's length. This is especially useful when working with classic PCs, where the system unit can be located under the table or in another hard-to-reach place, and it would be inconvenient to reach for it every time in search of USB ports.
As for version 3.2, it combines all versions of the third generation. In fact, this standard includes three specifications: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly USB 3.0) with speeds up to 5 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (formerly USB 3.1) with speeds up to 10 Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with speeds up to 20 Gb /with. The USB 3.x hub in the monitor can meet any of these specifications, such details should be clarified separately.
Fast charge
Availability in the monitor USB port with function of
fast charging. This connector is used to charge batteries in various gadgets (smartphones, tablets, etc.). It differs from conventional USB ports in increased power supply; in addition, this connector may not support any other functions at all, except for charging.
Note that in modern technology various special technologies can be used to speed up the charging process. So before buying a monitor with this feature, it doesn't hurt to check if it supports any of these technologies and whether they will be compatible with devices that you plan to charge.
Power consumption
Rated power consumption of the monitor. Usually, this item indicates the maximum power that the device can consume during normal operation — that is, the energy consumption at maximum brightness, the highest volume of the built-in acoustics, etc. Actual power consumption can be noticeably lower, however, when choosing, it is still best to focus on the value stated in the specifications.
In general, the lower the power consumption, the more economical the device in terms of electricity consumption (ceteris paribus). In addition, this characteristic can be useful when selecting an uninterruptible power supply for a PC and in other specific situations when it is necessary to accurately determine the power consumption of equipment.
Energy class
The energy class characterizes how economically the monitor consumes electricity. Initially, the classes were denoted by simple Latin letters — A (the most economical), B, C. However, later improved classes “A +”, “A ++”, etc. appeared. (the more "pluses", the more economical the device).
The energy class will generally affect the price accordingly, but this difference will eventually pay off with lower electricity bills.
