Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor vs Philips 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 40identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:43.2 cm (17")
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:61 cm (24")
  • Display resolution
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • HD type
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:SXGA
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:WUXGA
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:300 cd/m²
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:250 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:800:1
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:1000:1
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:176°
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:160°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:170°
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:160°
  • Display number of colours
    • 170A8FB 17" SXGA LCD monitor:16.78 million colours
    • 240BW8EB 24" wide WUXGA LCD widescreen monitor:16.7 million colours

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Comparison of 170A8FB/00, 240BW8EB/93
112 specifications
Display10 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")61 cm (24")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersSXGAWUXGA
Display brightness (typical)Differs300 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs800:11000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers176°160°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers170°160°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours16.7 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.264 x 0.264 mm0.270 x 0.270 mm
Horizontal scan range30 - 83 kHz30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan range56 - 75 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.4 cm
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61.1 cm
DDC/CIYesYes
Colour gamut standardsRGBsRGB
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Pixel frequencyDiffers140 MHz170 MHz
Separate H/V syncYesYes
Composite syncYesYes
Display sRGBKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display panel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24" / 61.1 cm
Video input impedance75 Ω75 Ω
Video input signal levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 Vpp
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 1024 (SXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one3000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for oneSmartContrastUnknown — not stated by the source
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 6500KKnown for onex = 0.313 / y = 0.329Unknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 9300KKnown for onex = 0.283 / y = 0.297Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of speakers22
RMS rated powerDiffers1.5 W4 W
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio inYesYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 cm
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 20°-3.5 - 21.5°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, RussianPortuguese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
Number of OSD languagesDiffers87
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsOperation, Stand-byOperation, Stand-by
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W70 W
Power consumption (off)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Relative humidity20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs382.2 mm565.6 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs210.8 mm220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs388.4 mm445.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs4.77 kg8.8 kg
Width (without stand)Differs382.2 mm565.6 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs58 mm68.3 mm
Height (without stand)Differs339.9 mm409.8 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers451 mm651 mm
Package depthDiffers159 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers391 mm560 mm
Package weightDiffers5.84 kg11.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, Audio (3.5mm), VGAAC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, VGA
ManualYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Other features9 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display viewable area (HxV)Differs337.9 x 270.3 mm518.4 x 324 mm
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceComposite Sync; Separate Sync; Sync on Green
Signal inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA (Analog ); DVI-D; PC Audio in
Sync input impedance2200 Ω2200 Ω
Mean time between failures (MTBF)50000 h50000 h
CertificationDiffersCE Mark EMC FCC-B, UL, CSA SEMKO TCO '03 TÜV/GS, TÜV ErgoCE mark energy Star FCC-B, UL, CSA SEMKO TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo UL/cUL
Box depth (imperial)Differs16 cm (6.3")29.7 cm (11.7")
Box height (imperial)Differs39.1 cm (15.4")55.9 cm (22")
Set depth (inch)Differs5.84 cm (2.3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Set depth (with stand) (inch)Differs21.1 cm (8.3")22.1 cm (8.7")
Set height (inch)Differs34 cm (13.4")40.9 cm (16.1")
Set height (with stand) (inch)Differs38.9 cm (15.3")44.5 cm (17.5")
User controlsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-screen Display
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Differs4.76 kg (10.5 lbs)8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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