

Adobe RGB colour space coverage is good, but not great. Brightness uniformity is boosted by a dedicated uniformity-enhancing mode. Switch to the default viewing mode, however, and this monitor really shifts gear, producing spectacularly accurate colours. Used in its sRGB preset, the NEC proved disappointingly inaccurate for colour rendition, with a noticeably red colour cast. Touch-sensitive virtual control buttons are easily accessible on the lower bezel. Unusually, the MultiSync EA271U also features built-in speakers, though with an output of only 2W each, they're of limited aural appeal. Connection ports include DP, DVI and HDMI, along with a USB 3.0 hub. Standard and ‘photo’ viewing modes are accompanied by text, gaming, movie and dynamic modes, but there’s no preset for the Adobe RGB colour space. There’s also a wide range of eco-friendly settings. The NEC MultiSync EA271U monitor has a slightly corporate feel to it, supporting ‘cost-saving device management’, whereby all connected NEC devices can be controlled from a central location.
