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LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster 720TD

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung SyncMaster 720TD has 20 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor (270 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The Samsung SyncMaster 720TD has 100 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor (700:1 vs 600:1). The LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor has 10° more viewing angle, horizontal than the Samsung SyncMaster 720TD (160° vs 150°). Pixel pitch: 0.264 x 0.264 mm on the LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor, 0.264 on the Samsung SyncMaster 720TD. Horizontal scan range: 30 - 83 kHz on the LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor, 30 - 81 kHz on the Samsung SyncMaster 720TD.

Display brightness (typical)
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:250 cd/m²
- SyncMaster 720TD:270 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:600:1
- SyncMaster 720TD:700:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:160°
- SyncMaster 720TD:150°
Viewing angle, vertical
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:160°
- SyncMaster 720TD:135°
Pixel pitch
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:0.264 x 0.264 mm
- SyncMaster 720TD:0.264
Horizontal scan range
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:30 - 83 kHz
- SyncMaster 720TD:30 - 81 kHz
Product colour
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:Black
- SyncMaster 720TD:Silver
Power consumption (typical)
- 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor:50 W
- SyncMaster 720TD:34 W

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Comparison of 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor, SyncMaster 720TD
38 specifications	A LG 17" Multimedia LCD Monitor View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 720TD View product
Display6 differ
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	270 cd/m²
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	600:1	700:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	160°	150°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	135°
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.264
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 83 kHz	30 - 81 kHz
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Ports & interfacesidentical
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
PivotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	50 W	34 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	1 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	390 mm	429 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	116 mm	225 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	431 mm	424.5 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	5.28 kg	6.2 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	429 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.5 mm
Height (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	351.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	50000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC/Mac
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MagicColour MagicBright2 MagicTune MagicRotation
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	481 x 160 x 423 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 kg

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