Product comparison · 2 monitors

Acer AL1717As computer monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster 740N

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Contrast ratio (typical)
- AL1717As computer monitor:500:1
- SyncMaster 740N:600:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- AL1717As computer monitor:140°
- SyncMaster 740N:160°
Viewing angle, vertical
- AL1717As computer monitor:130°
- SyncMaster 740N:160°
Horizontal scan range
- AL1717As computer monitor:22 - 82 kHz
- SyncMaster 740N:30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan range
- AL1717As computer monitor:56.3 - 76 Hz
- SyncMaster 740N:56 - 75 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
- AL1717As computer monitor:44 W
- SyncMaster 740N:34 W
Power consumption (standby)
- AL1717As computer monitor:3 W
- SyncMaster 740N:1 W
Width (with stand)
- AL1717As computer monitor:377 mm
- SyncMaster 740N:366 mm

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Comparison of AL1717As, SyncMaster 740N
38 specifications	A Acer AL1717As computer monitor Model AL1717As View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 740N View product
Display5 differ
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	600:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	140°	160°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	130°	160°
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	22 - 82 kHz	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56.3 - 76 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	33.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	27 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	44 W	34 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	3 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	377 mm	366 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	182 mm	200 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	393 mm	379 mm
Width (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	366 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
Height (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	301 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Weight (with stand)Known for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	443 x 132 x 435 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Other features1 differ
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MagicBright2 MagicTune MagicColor
CertificationDiffers	ISO 13406-2, UL, EN60950, EN - 55022, MPR 1990, CSA, CB, TUV-GS, FCC-B, CE, TCO'99	TCO'99
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD

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