Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips LCD monitor 170B7CG/00 vs Samsung SyncMaster 720N

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Response time
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:5 ms
- SyncMaster 720N:8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:800:1
- SyncMaster 720N:600:1
Pixel pitch
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:0.264 x 0.264 mm
- SyncMaster 720N:0.264
Horizontal scan range
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:30 - 83 kHz
- SyncMaster 720N:30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan range
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:56 - 76 Hz
- SyncMaster 720N:56 - 75 Hz
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:1
- SyncMaster 720N:0
DVI-D ports quantity
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:1
- SyncMaster 720N:0
Audio input
- LCD monitor 170B7CG/00:Yes
- SyncMaster 720N:No

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Comparison of 170B7CG/00, SyncMaster 720N
78 specifications	A Philips LCD monitor 170B7CG/00 Model 170B7CG/00 View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 720N View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	600:1
Viewing angle, horizontal	160°	160°
Viewing angle, vertical	160°	160°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.264
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 83 kHz	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 76 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	30 - 83 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	56 - 76 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	140 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display panel sizeKnown for one	17"/ 43 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video input impedanceKnown for one	75 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video input signal levelsKnown for one	0.7 Vpp	Unknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 6500KKnown for one	x = 0.313 / y = 0.329	Unknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 9300KKnown for one	x = 0.283 / y = 0.297	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB hub versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio inputDiffers	Yes	No
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	60 - 60°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 25°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	34 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	382.5 mm	370 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	198.7 mm	195.4 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	387.2 mm	386.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5.2 kg	4.4 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	382.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (without stand)Known for one	61.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Known for one	342.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	449 x 182 x 452 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	449 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	452 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	182 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	6.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	2 W RMS x 2 Stereo Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display viewable area (HxV)Known for one	337.9 x 270.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effective viewing areaKnown for one	337.9 x 270.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustment range (imperial)Known for one	2.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Monitor sync input signalKnown for one	Composite Sync Separate Sync Sync on Green	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Built-in 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal inputKnown for one	Analog (VGA) DVI-D PC Audio in	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync input impedanceKnown for one	2200 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Energy Star	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark EMC Energy Star FCC-B, UL, CSA SEMKO TCO '03 TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo	TCO'99
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	AC Power Cord Audio Cable USB cable VGA cable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box depth (imperial)Known for one	45.2 cm (17.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box height (imperial)Known for one	18.3 cm (7.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Convenience enhancementsKnown for one	Kensington lock compatible FlexiHolder On-screen Display SmartManage enabled	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (inch)Known for one	6.1 cm (2.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (with stand) (inch)Known for one	19.8 cm (7.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (inch)Known for one	34.3 cm (13.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (with stand) (inch)Known for one	38.6 cm (15.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for one	Auto Brightness Control (Up/Down) Left/Right Menu (OK) Power On/Off Volume control	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	Super Ergo Base	LCD
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MagicTune Safe Mode MagicBright

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