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General

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Series

ThinkVision1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026

Essential Monitor S33Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet title S30GD Business Essential Monitor. Samsung Canada calls the line Essential Monitor S3 S30GD.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M14t Gen 2, 63FDUAT6WL, 63FD, D24140QX02Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Actual dynamic PSREF exact selection identifies 63FDUAT6WL, machine type 63FD, region EMEA. Regulatory D24140QX0 is explicitly named by the matching maker support overview. Older M14t Gen 1 and non-touch M14/M14d are excluded.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide cover names machine type 63FD. Product-number page names global platform 63FD-UAR6-WW and D24140QX0. Selected UK 63FDUAT6WL is independently identified by exact PSREF and current maker page.

LS27D304GANXZA, LS27D300GANXZA, LS27D304GAUXEN2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/smart/27-s3-s30gd-fhd-ips-100hz-monitor-sku-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA (S27D300GAN), titled 27 inch S3 (S30GD) FHD IPS 100Hz Monitor, with an Add to cart button.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet (27 March 2025) for article LS27D304GAUXEN, model name S27D304GAU. It has the same display values, dimensions, weights and tilt as the US datasheet.

GTIN / EAN

01975316198772Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference publishes EAN 0197531619877. No retailer SKU or serial number is substituted.

887276903231, 88060958030437Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EAN 8806095803043 is the EU model LS27D304GAUXEN. UPC 887276903231 is S27D304GAN (LS27D304GANXZA) from the Samsung MSRP price list below. The UPC passes its check digit. A UPC for LS27D300GANXZA was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 February 20247Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovos-cutting-edge-thinkpad-and-thinkbook-laptops-pave-the-way-for-ai-pc-innovation-at-mwcRead 10 October 2026Official MWC product announcement dated 26 February 2024. Exact EMEA reference announce date 24 May 2024 is a later SKU record date, not the first model announcement.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Released monitor with a current UK maker product page. This lifecycle status does not assert current stock or a purchase button.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The page lists the 27 inch at $149.99 beside the 22 inch at $109.99 and the 24 inch at $129.99. The Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA has an Add to cart button at $149.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3998Reviewtechradar.com/computing/lenovo-thinkvision-m14t-gen-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of 30 August 2024 states the launch price as $399 in the US. Tax treatment is not stated. The US model number differs from the UK reference.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3997Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovos-cutting-edge-thinkpad-and-thinkbook-laptops-pave-the-way-for-ai-pc-innovation-at-mwcRead 10 October 2026MWC announcement of 26 February 2024 states an expected starting price of 399 EUR including VAT, available from August 2024. It is a European price for the M14t Gen 2 Mobile Monitor (Touch). It does not name the UK reference model number.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Selected exact maker UK product reference 63FDUAT6WL. Regional hardware and bundle are checked against its EMEA PSREF. US 63FDUAR6UZ is not treated as the selected reference.

US, CA, EU3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet for the US model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA lists the same specification table as the US datasheet for 27 inch. The page title says 2025.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for the EU model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Raven Black2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Black3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour are all Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Portable1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026Maker describes a mobile portable monitor for work. It is a separate 2240x1400 Gen 2 model, not the original 1920x1080 M14t.

Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Sold as a Business Essential Monitor and filed under Samsung business flat monitors, not under Odyssey gaming. The monitor has 100 Hz and a Game Mode but is sold for office and everyday use.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

14in(35.6 cm)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

27in(68.6 cm)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Screen Size (Class) 27 inch.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

14in(35.6 cm)4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Physical specification explicitly publishes viewable image diagonal 355.6 mm, also 14.00 in.

27in(68.6 cm)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (27 Inches / 68.6 cm). The visible diagonal equals the advertised size.

Native resolution

2240 × 1400px2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

1920 × 1080px3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Resolution FHD (1,920 x 1,080).

Aspect ratio

16:102Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

16:93Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:09, which is 16:9.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

81.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.1346mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

0.3114mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) for the 27 inch models.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

Width301.6Height188.5mm(11.9 × 7.4 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026PSREF displays 301.6x188.5 mm view area. Manual separately names maximum image width 301.6 mm and height 188.5 mm. Screen-glass and housing dimensions are separate.

Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Active Display Size 597.888 x 336.312 mm.

Curved

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF explicitly states Curvature None.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Glossy6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Public exact Gen 2 review explicitly describes glossy finish. Tested sample was made November 2025 in Vietnam, firmware L1.0. Membership-locked numeric measurements are not imported. Older Gen 1 1080p and M14d non-touch results are excluded.

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Anti-reflection coating

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Touchscreen

Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names a 10-point capacitive touch panel. Optional active pen pressure sensitivity is not attributed to the supplied passive pen.

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Panel

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Panel type

IPS2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Panel Type IPS.

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

In-Plane Switching2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Panel Type: IPS.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

8bits2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF publishes 8-bit colour depth. Native depth versus FRC implementation is not stated, so color_depth_method remains omitted.

8bits5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Max 16.7M colours is 8 bits per channel. The sources do not say if the panel is native 8-bit or uses FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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Displayable colours

16.7 million2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

16.7 million3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Support Max 16.7M.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

100%2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 100% sRGB. Current maker datasheet separately identifies coverage ratio 100% CIE 1931, distinct from its colour-area ratio.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkVision_M14t%20Gen2_datasheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual multi-page maker datasheet explicitly distinguishes coverage ratio 100% sRGB CIE 1931 and colour-area ratio 100%. Its passive stylus and separate active stylus/adapter footnotes corroborate the selected bundle.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Gamut (NTSC) 72% (CIE 1931). Coverage of the NTSC reference. An sRGB coverage figure is not published.

Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,500:12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference states 1500:1 native contrast. Separate family dynamic claim 3000000:1 is excluded.

1,000:13Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Static) 1000:1 (Typical). The dynamic contrast row says Mega and is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

270nits2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference distinguishes 300 cd/m² bare panel and 270 cd/m² assembled set. Stored 270 is the complete monitor typical brightness, not a panel-only figure or a reviewer measurement.

250nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m2.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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200nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

None6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Public review summary states the monitor does not support HDR at all. Stored as no HDR certification. Locked numerical results are not imported.

None7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The datasheet lists no HDR or DisplayHDR. The EU product information sheet states HDR energy values as N/A.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

178°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

178°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ALenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	USB-C DisplayPort 1.2
2240 × 1400Native	60Hz

Source6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lenovo/thinkvision-m14t-gen2Read 10 October 2026Exact public review explicitly limits the model to 60 Hz and USB-C inputs. Maker manual explicitly states native resolution 2240x1400 at 60 Hz, with DP 1.2 Alt Mode from exact PSREF. The public review table typo 2240x1440 is not used. No 75 Hz maximum is inferred from generic scan-frequency limits, and no bit-depth or chroma transport condition is invented.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	100Hz	75Hz

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) and 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz (HDMI), vertical frequency 48 to 100 Hz. The HDMI version 1.4 is from the datasheet. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The D-SUB row has no input version.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The EU manual BN81-26708B-00 (241015.0) gives the same Standard Signal Mode Table: 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G. Its 100 Hz row names HDMI and DisplayPort, and DisplayPort belongs to the S40GD models only.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

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Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

60Hz2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected model states 60 Hz. General manual 50-75 Hz vertical scan range is not treated as VRR or lower-resolution maximum evidence.

100Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Frame Rate Max 100Hz. No overclock mode is described.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

6ms1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026The spec table on the maker page lists Response Time as 6 ms (Extreme Mode) and 8 ms (Normal Mode). The documents do not name the method. Stored as the grey-to-grey claim at the fastest overdrive setting.4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Table 3-1 lists response time Off 20 ms, Normal 8 ms and Extreme 6 ms. The method is not named. The 6 ms value is stored as the grey-to-grey claim at the fastest overdrive setting.

5ms3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Response Time 5 (GTG). The overdrive setting is not stated.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

Off, Normal, Extreme4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide response-time table explicitly lists Off 20 ms, Normal 8 ms, Extreme 6 ms. These are maker response-time claims without a stated gray-to-gray definition, so no GTG measurement or input-lag value is substituted. Extreme can reduce image quality.

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

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Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.

Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ALenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	DisplayPort 1.2	2

Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Two physical USB-C ports, one per side, each explicitly supports DP 1.2 Alt Mode. Both are USB 2.0/Hi-Speed data ports despite the supplied cable 5Gbps rating. HDMI adapters are not native HDMI ports.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	1	1.4
VGA	Not available	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Interface: D-Sub 1 EA, HDMI 1 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version (HDMI) 1.4. Link bandwidth is not stated. USB ports: No.

HDMI ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

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Highest HDMI version

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1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

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HDMI features

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB-C: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

65W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Maximum 65 W passthrough to a connected device, separate from the monitor consumption and permitted 100 W input. Manual requires 20 V DC input for this output capability. Adapter/device capability, brightness and connected peripherals can reduce actual delivery. Neither a 65 W adapter nor 100 W adapter is bundled.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ALenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	2.0	1

Source4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup pages 1-4 to 1-7 say either USB-C port can connect to the host. The other port takes USB 2.0 HID devices that draw less than 2.5 W. The datasheet lists a USB hub and the PSREF lists both ports as USB 2.0. The two ports are interchangeable, so one is upstream and one is downstream at a time.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ALenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	2.0	1

Source4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup pages 1-4 to 1-7 say either USB-C port can connect to the host. The other port takes USB 2.0 HID devices that draw less than 2.5 W. The datasheet lists a USB hub and the PSREF lists both ports as USB 2.0. The two ports are interchangeable, so one is upstream and one is downstream at a time.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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KVM switch

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Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

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No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Headphone: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows no headphone jack.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only. It has no audio jack.

Optical out

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

Picture in picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-in-picture function for S27D30*G.

Picture by picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-by-picture function for S27D30*G.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Speakers None.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker Output: No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Camera None.

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Microphone

No2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference explicitly says Microphone None.

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

11mm2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

0mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026The stand is a SIMPLE tilt-only stand. The model is sold as Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Hoehenverstellung: Nein.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward0°Backward90°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Forward2°Backward21°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 21 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends. Stand type SIMPLE.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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Left0°Right0°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The stand in the manual only tilts for the S27D30*G, and rotation is shown for other models. The German datasheet lists swivel as No.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Swivelfunktion: Nein.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

Counterclockwise3°Clockwise3°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height: the monitor angle can be adjusted from -3 to +3 degrees to level the screen, S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G models only. Stored as 3 counterclockwise and 3 clockwise, as a small levelling slant. The German datasheet lists Pivot: Nein, which means no 90 degree rotation.

Removable stand

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The wall mount section covers S27D30*G.

VESA mount

100 x 1004Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting section explicitly names a compatible 100x100 mm bracket, using only two M4x6 screws at 100 mm spacing. This is a two-hole mounting implementation, not four built-in screw holes.

100 x 1003Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100.

VESA adapter needed

No4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual directly attaches a compatible separately sold wall bracket to the two existing holes. Two supplied clips lock the integrated stand before mounting. They are not a separate model-specific VESA adapter.

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Security lock slot

Yes4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide illustrates the Kensington security-lock slot. Exact PSREF names its 2.5x6 mm size. Cable lock itself is not included.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Anti-theft Lock chapter: a locking device goes into the slot at the back of the product.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Buttons4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide direct-access table names brightness/contrast rocker and main-menu button. Separate power button is not counted as an OSD control. OSD-area touchscreen behaviour is not relabelled as a physical capacitive touch key.

Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Control Panel: a multi-directional button turns the power on and navigates the menu.

Desktop software

Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference lists Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager, formerly Display Control Center. Windows 10/11, macOS and Windows on Arm functions vary. Model-specific user firmware updating is not established.

Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Easy Setting Box chapter.

User firmware updates

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

No9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 19 of the sheet says room presence sensor available No. The maker documents list no other presence or proximity sensor. Item 17 says Automatic Brightness Control is not available.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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Gaming menu features

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Game Mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Menu entries Game Mode and Picture Mode with game presets for the S27D30*G models.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width314.8Height (lowest)224.3Height (highest)235.3Depth96.7mm(12.4 × 8.8 to 9.3 × 3.8 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact selected reference names WxDxH highest position 314.8x96.4x235.3 mm and lowest position 314.8x96.7x224.3 mm. Stored depth 96.7 mm is the lowest-position value, while heights are the published position limits. Highest 235.3 mm is the current exact OEM claim, also in current July 2026 PSREF and newer maker datasheet. An older family datasheet states 234.0 mm for the same named highest-position dimension. Current exact reference takes precedence. The cause of that document difference is not established.

Width612.7Height (lowest)470Height (highest)470Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 18.5 × 7.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm (W x H x D). The stand does not adjust in height, so the lowest and highest heights are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

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Width612.7Height360.9Depth36.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 612.7 x 360.9 x 36.2 mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

0.7kg(1.5 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF publishes approximate 0.7 kg unpacked complete monitor with integrated stand. Lab/manufacturing variability applies. This is not the weight after removing the stand.

2.9kg(6.4 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

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2.4kg(5.3 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 2.4 kg. The datasheet prints 8.8 lbs next to it, which is a typo, since 2.4 kg is about 5.3 lbs. The Canada page and the German datasheet both say 2.4 kg.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss 2.4 kg.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Width384Height277Depth76mm(15.1 × 10.9 × 3 in)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact PSREF explicitly names packed WxDxH 384x76x277 mm. Stored object preserves named axes.

Width710Height100Depth403mm(28 × 3.9 × 15.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Dimension 710.0 x 100.0 x 403.0 mm (W x H x D) in the maker's orientation. The German datasheet lists 710.0 x 403.0 x 100.0 mm.

Box weight

1.9kg(4.2 lb)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

USB-C powered4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026USB-C powered from a compatible host or a separately supplied USB-C PD adapter. The adapter is optional and is not in the selected bundle. This power-source classification is separate from passthrough output and a supplied adapter rating.

External adapter3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

5/9/15/20 V DC via USB-C PD4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Monitor can draw DC 5/9/15/20 V over USB-C PD from a compatible host or optional adapter. Permitted input maximum is 100 W. This is not monitor-only consumption or a supplied adapter rating.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

8W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact 63FDUAT6WL PSREF publishes 8 W typical power consumption, corroborated by July 2026 platform PSREF and current maker datasheet. Original guide lists 7.3 W without Type-C output and separately 78 W including passthrough draw. Current exact typical claim takes precedence over the old guide figure. PSREF does not state USB passthrough load allocation or test brightness. The reason for the difference is not established. The older figure including output is not substituted for this claim.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

9.5W2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Current exact 63FDUAT6WL PSREF publishes 9.5 W maximum power consumption, corroborated by July 2026 platform PSREF and current maker datasheet. Original guide lists 8.5 W without Type-C output and separately 83 W including passthrough draw. Current exact maximum claim takes precedence over the old guide figure. PSREF does not state USB passthrough load allocation or test settings. The reason for the difference is not established. Separate 65 W output is not added to invent total draw.

25W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 25 W. The datasheet gives no typical value.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

6.9W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 4 of the sheet gives On mode power demand in SDR as 6.9 W. This is the EU figure and not the maker typical figure of 8 W.

16W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Ein-Zustand 16 W for the EU model. It matches the EU product information sheet and EPREL.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung product information sheet for S27D304GAU: on mode power demand SDR 16.0 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declared less than 0.3 W standby/suspend. Stored numeric value is the maker upper-bound threshold, not an exact measurement. Typical and maximum operation use the separately qualified current exact PSREF claims.

0.5W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand 0.5 W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declared less than 0.3 W switch-off mode. Stored numeric value is the upper-bound threshold, not an exact measured value.

0.3W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand 0.3 W.

EU energy class SDR

C2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names EU Energy Efficiency Level C. No unreported EPREL registration ID or rounded consumption is invented.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 3 of the sheet shows class C. It matches the PSREF.

D7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieeffizienzklasse D.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class SDR: D. HDR class and power are N/A.

EU energy class HDR

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

7kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1949561.pdfRead 10 October 2026The official label for M14t Gen2(D24140QX0) prints 7 kWh/1000h.

16kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 16 kWh for the EU model.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Hardware2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Natural Low Blue Light is explicitly listed and hardware low-blue-light certification is named. Not a software-only amber filter.

Software4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The specification table lists Eye Saver Mode: Yes. The manual says it is a selectable mode, so this is a software filter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a picture mode that lowers blue light around 400 nm. It is a selectable mode, so it is stored as software.

ENERGY STAR

Yes2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference explicitly names ENERGY STAR certification. Guide states factory defaults meet its power limits. Certification does not establish no flicker at every setting.

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

Gold2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EMEA reference names EPEAT Gold. PSREF notes certification/registration can vary by region.

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

Eyesafe Display 2.0, RoHS compliant2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026

CE, ISO 9241-307 Class 27Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307 and EMC CE.

In the box

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In the box

Monitor with integrated stand, USB-C to USB-C cable, 2 mounting clips, Passive touch pen, L-shaped dongle, Protective bag, Quick setup guide2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact reference and current UK maker page confirm included passive pen. Active pen 4X81H95633/4X81H95634 is sold separately. No optional active pen or AC/DC adapter is added to the supplied bundle.

Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: power cable 1.5 m and HDMI cable. The datasheet does not list other items.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5m), HDMI-Kabel.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ALenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen 2

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026One included 1 m USB-C-to-C cable, advertised 5Gbps. Monitor ports themselves are USB 2.0. Cable speed is not copied to the monitor data interface.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type
Power cable
HDMI cable

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: Power Cable Length 1.5 m and HDMI Cable: Yes. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years2Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EMEA reference names 3-year limited warranty.

2years9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 2 years. This is the EU value. A Samsung US government price file lists a 3 year warranty for the US part S27D304GAN.

Dead pixel policy

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Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels): approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.

Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wl1Maker product pagelenovo.com/gb/en/p/accessories-and-software/monitors/office/63fduat6wlRead 10 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US business page for LS27D304GANXZA (S27D304GAN), titled 27 inch S30GD Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt-Only Stand, 100Hz. The page script loads its specification table, so values come from the datasheet.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor_Spec.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkVision/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor/ThinkVision_M14t_Gen_2_Monitor_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual July 3 2026 six-page manufacturer PSREF read alongside exact selected 63FDUAT6WL dynamic reference. Bare-panel versus assembled brightness is distinguished. Current exact typical/max claims take precedence over older guide figures, with their differences preserved in source notes.

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet B2B-S30GD DATASHEET-NOV24. It covers LS22D304GANXZA, LS24D304GANXZA and LS27D304GANXZA. Only the 27 inch column is used.

Manual

download.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdf4Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/thinkvision_m14t_gen2_english_user_guide_20240506.pdfRead 10 October 2026Actual exact English M14t Gen2 user guide, internally marked First Edition June 2024. The public filename contains 20240506. Read original setup, USB data/power roles, OSD, touch and pen, mounting and electrical tables.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-27230B-00 for the S30GD, S40GD and S32GF families, English North America and Latin America version of 2025-02-27, from the Samsung Canada support site. Only the S27D30*G columns are used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

19495619EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1949561_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026EPREL product information sheet for model identifier M14t Gen2(D24140QX0). The UK maker page links this sheet. D24140QX0 is also a stored model number.

21094529EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration 2109452 for model identifier S27D304GAU.

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