Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver vs Viewsonic 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 4identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:43.2 cm (17")
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:260 cd/m²
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:250 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:400:1
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:500:1
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:160°
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:170°
  • Pixel pitch
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:0.264
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:0.279
  • Vertical scan range
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:56 - 76 Hz
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:50 - 85 Hz
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:27 cm
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:28.6 cm
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver:40 W
    • 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ:60 W

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Comparison of 170B4BS 17" TFT .264 82kHz TCO Silver, 18IN 27MM 1280X1024 82HZ
42 specifications
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
Display brightness (typical)Differs260 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response time25 ms25 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs400:1500:1
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers160°170°
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2640.279
Horizontal scan range30 - 82 kHz30 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Viewable size, verticalDiffers27 cm28.6 cm
Surface treatmentDiffersAnti-glare polarizer, hard coatedAnti-glare
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170°
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.7 cm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersConnections on monitor body: Video 15-pin D-sub (analog) DVI-D (digital), DC output 12V, 6.5mm DC connector, Power IEC/CEE-22 type male power inlet on monitor body, Cables D-Sub video cable, Power cordAnalogue RGB 15-pin mini D-sub (detachable) Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio Line-In Power DC In, DC to head (12V) Headphones 3.5mm Stereo Audio Line-Out
Ergonomicsidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display tilt and swivel rangeKnown for oneTilt / Swivel -5°~35° / ± 175°Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs40 W60 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 90%
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight (without stand)Differs5.6 kg6.9 kg
Width (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source436 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181 mm
Height (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source462 mm
Other features3 differ
CompatibilityDiffersMicrosoftWindows 95/98/ Me & 2000/ XPPC & Mac compatible
Audio systemKnown for oneMultimedia Audio Module - (sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
BandwidthKnown for one0.135 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display viewable area (HxV)Known for one337.9 x 270.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for oneAnalog & DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementDiffersComplies with EPA Energy Star and NUTEK specificationsEnergy Star, VESA DPMS, TCO '99, Energy 2000
CertificationDiffersResolution & preset modes • Maximum 1280x1024 at 75Hz • Recommended 1280x1024 at 60Hz • 33 user definable modes • 15 factory preset modes: Regulatory approvals • TÜV/GS,TÜV-Ergo • FCC-B, UL, CSA • SEMKO • prEN50279 Low Emission • CE Mark • NUTEK, Energy Star • TCO ’99, TCO ’99TCO '99¹, TMV/GS, TMV/ERGO, ISO 13406-2 (class 2), ISO 9241-3, ISO 9241-7, ISO 9241-8, Energy 2000, CE, CB FCC-B, UL, VCCI, BSMI, PSB, C-TICK, NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, Ghost-R, PCBC, PC '2001, SASO
Speakers and microphoneKnown for oneOptionUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneLCD, 1280 x 1024 at 60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceViewSonic Wizard The ViewSonic Wizard software provides user-friendly installation. The enclosed CD-ROM automates the set-up process to deliver optimised screen performance.

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