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Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 37identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75 has 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor (1000:1 vs 800:1). The Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor has 1 W more RMS rated power than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75 (4 W vs 3 W). The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75 has 1 cm more adjustable height (max) than the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor (7 cm vs 6 cm). Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor, 54.6 cm (21.5") on the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75. Display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels on the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor, 1920 x 1080 pixels on the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75.

  • Display diagonal
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:43.2 cm (17")
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:54.6 cm (21.5")
  • Display resolution
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:4:3
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:16:9
  • HD type
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:SXGA
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:Full HD
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
  • Aspect ratio
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:4:3
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:16:9
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:800:1
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:1000:1
  • Pixel pitch
    • 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:0.264 x 0.264 mm
    • Brilliance LCD monitor 221B3PCB/75:0.248 x 0.248 mm

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Comparison of 170B7CS/93, 221B3PCB/75
113 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersSXGAFull HD
Display brightness (typical)300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 1024 (SXGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs800:11000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal176°176°
Viewing angle, vertical170°170°
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.264 x 0.264 mm0.248 x 0.248 mm
Digital horizontal frequency30 - 83 kHz30 - 83 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyDiffers56 - 76 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)YesYes
Colour gamut standardsRGBsRGB
3DNoNo
Pixel frequencyKnown for one140 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncYesYes
Composite syncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video input impedanceKnown for one75 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500000:1
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncNoNo
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of speakers22
RMS rated powerDiffers4 W3 W
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Ports & interfacesidentical
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub version2.02.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
DVI-D ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics5 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs6 cm7 cm
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-60 - 60°-65 - 65°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 25°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, ItalianSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesOperation, Stand-by
Number of OSD languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W28.9 W
Power consumption (off)Differs1 W0 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Relative humidityKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs382.5 mm507 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs198.7 mm220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs387.2 mm400 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.2 kg4.83 kg
Width (without stand)Differs382.5 mm507 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs61.5 mm59 mm
Height (without stand)Differs342.8 mm323 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) with standKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source507 x 400 x 220 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.46 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers449 mm565 mm
Package depthDiffers452 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers182 mm466 mm
Package weightDiffers6.5 kg6.67 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source565 x 466 x 175 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other features2 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Effective viewing areaDiffers337.9 x 270.3 mm476.6 x 268.1 mm
Height adjustment range (imperial)Known for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync input impedanceKnown for one2200 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)50000 h50000 h
CertificationDiffersCE Mark, EMC Energy Star FCC-B UL CSA SEMKO TCO '03 TÜV/GS TÜV ErgoRoHS
Box depth (imperial)Known for one46.7 cm (18.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Box height (imperial)Known for one18.8 cm (7.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (inch)Known for one6.1 cm (2.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (with stand) (inch)Known for one19.8 cm (7.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (inch)Known for one34.3 cm (13.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (with stand) (inch)Known for one38.6 cm (15.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Known for one5.22 kg (11.5 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeLCDLCD
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 W
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, CE Mark, FCC Class B, GOST, SEMKO, TCO 5.1, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, UL/cUL
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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