Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ GL2055A computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00

51specifications compared
30differ
21identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GL2055A computer monitor:50.8 cm (20")
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution
- GL2055A computer monitor:1600 x 900 pixels
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel type
- GL2055A computer monitor:TN+Film
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:IPS
Display brightness (typical)
- GL2055A computer monitor:200 cd/m²
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:250 cd/m²
Response time
- GL2055A computer monitor:5 ms
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:7 ms
Supported graphics resolutions
- GL2055A computer monitor:1600 x 900
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- GL2055A computer monitor:700:1
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- GL2055A computer monitor:12000000:1
- Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00:20000000:1

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Comparison of GL2055A, 278C4QHSN/00
79 specifications	A BenQ GL2055A computer monitor Model GL2055A View product	B Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with Ambiglow 278C4QHSN/00 Model 278C4QHSN/00 View product
Display11 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technology	LED	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	TN+Film	IPS
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs	200 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	7 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1600 x 900	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	700:1	1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	12000000:1	20000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	90°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	65°	178°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.276 x 0.276 mm	0.311 x 0.311 mm
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	No	No
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
DVI-I ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP	No	No
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	100 x 100 mm	No
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Height adjustment	No	No
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 15°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicators	Power	Power
Tilt adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	16 W	28.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40%
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	491 mm	623 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	164 mm	197 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	371 mm	471 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.44 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	491 mm	623 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	57 mm	44 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	300 mm	376 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.96 kg	5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	551 mm	668 mm
Package depthDiffers	118 mm	100 mm
Package heightDiffers	370 mm	527 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.15 kg	8.84 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Effective viewing areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	597.89 x 336.31 mm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BSMI, CE Mark, FCC Class B, GOST, SASO, SEMKO, TCO 5.2, TUV/ ISO9241-307, UL/cUL, WEEE
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, RoHS, EnergyStar 5.0, Lead-free, Mercury Free
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installed	No	No
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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