You can connect this monitor to your computer through a variety of ports that include a DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, and HDMI. Furthermore, this monitor allows you to daisy-chain another monitor via the DisplayPort's in and out ports, and it connects to smartphones and tablets using an optional MHL HDMI cable. In addition to the video ports, the monitor is equipped with four USB 3.0 ports for connecting numerous USB devices. This monitor is built with an IPS panel that provides 178° viewing angles and 1.07 billion colors. To maintain its color accuracy, it is color calibrated from the factory with a 99% sRGB rating. Other viewing features include 2 million to 1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, and 8 ms response time.