Product comparison · 2 monitors

Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK vs Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS has 150 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK (500:1 vs 350:1). The Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS has 30° more viewing angle, horizontal than the Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK (170° vs 140°). Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK, 54.1 cm (21.3") on the Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS. Display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels on the Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK, 1600 x 1200 pixels on the Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS.

Display diagonal
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:43.2 cm (17")
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:54.1 cm (21.3")
Display resolution
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:1280 x 1024 pixels
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:1600 x 1200 pixels
Display brightness (typical)
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:300 cd/m²
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:350:1
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:500:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:140°
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:170°
Viewing angle, vertical
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:130°
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:170°
Pixel pitch
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:0.264
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:0.27
Width (without stand)
- 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK:365 mm
- 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS:473 mm

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Comparison of 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK, 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS
26 specifications	A Acer 17IN LCD AL1702BM BLK View product	B Samsung 21IN SILVER 1600X1200 25MS View product
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	54.1 cm (21.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response time	25 ms	25 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	350:1	500:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	140°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	130°	170°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264	0.27
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 75 Hz
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for one	1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	100 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (without stand)Differs	365 mm	473 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	201 mm	220 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	374 mm	458 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Integrated Stereo Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	Locking device keyhole (cable lock)	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	TCO99	TCO99, TCO03
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.4 kg

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