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LG L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99 vs Samsung SyncMaster 172S

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung SyncMaster 172S has 13 ms more response time than the LG L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99 (25 ms vs 12 ms). The LG L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99 has 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Samsung SyncMaster 172S (550:1 vs 350:1). The LG L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99 has 20° more viewing angle, horizontal than the Samsung SyncMaster 172S (160° vs 140°). Horizontal scan range: 30 - 83 kHz on the LG L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99, 30 - 81 kHz on the Samsung SyncMaster 172S.

  • Response time
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:12 ms
    • SyncMaster 172S:25 ms
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:550:1
    • SyncMaster 172S:350:1
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:160°
    • SyncMaster 172S:140°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:140°
    • SyncMaster 172S:120°
  • Horizontal scan range
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:30 - 83 kHz
    • SyncMaster 172S:30 - 81 kHz
  • Width (without stand)
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:398 mm
    • SyncMaster 172S:385 mm
  • Depth (without stand)
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:140 mm
    • SyncMaster 172S:396 mm
  • Height (without stand)
    • L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99:400.5 mm
    • SyncMaster 172S:216 mm

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Comparison of L1730B 17" TFT .26 83Hz TCO99, SyncMaster 172S
29 specifications
Display5 differ
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Display brightness (typical)250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers12 ms25 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs550:1350:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers160°140°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers140°120°
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitch0.2640.264
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 83 kHz30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan range56 - 75 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Pixel frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 MHz
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersPC: 15 Pin-D sub / DVI-D USB: 1Up / 2Dowo (Option)15 pin D-sub
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs398 mm385 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs140 mm396 mm
Height (without stand)Differs400.5 mm216 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs7.7 kg4.7 kg
Other features1 differ
CertificationDiffersTCO99, Safety: UL, cUL, TUV-GS, SEMCO. EMC: FCC-B, CE. Low radiation: TCO-99TCO'99
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA cabel Power adapter Wall mount
Audio systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 90~264 V (47 ~ 63Hz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for oneRGB & DVI-DUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneEPA Energy StarUnknown — not stated by the source

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