Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor vs Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor

64specifications compared
39differ
25identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor has 1 ms more response time than the Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor (5 ms vs 4 ms). The Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor has 2,200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor (3000:1 vs 800:1). Only the Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor has AMD FreeSync. Only the Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor has DVI port.

Display diagonal
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:43.2 cm (17")
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:4:3
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:16:9
HD type
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:SXGA
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:Quad HD
Display brightness (typical)
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:300 cd/m²
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:250 cd/m²
Response time
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:5 ms
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:4 ms
Screen shape
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:Flat
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:Curved
Supported graphics resolutions
- 170B7CS/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
- 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor:2560 x 1440

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Comparison of 170B7CS/93, 278M6FJMB/00
119 specifications	A Philips 170B7CS/93 computer monitor Model 170B7CS/93 View product	B Philips 278M6FJMB/00 computer monitor Model 278M6FJMB/00 View product
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
HD typeDiffers	SXGA	Quad HD
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	4 ms
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 1024 (SXGA)	2560 x 1440
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	3000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	176°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	170°	178°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.233 x 0.233 mm
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
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	140 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video input impedanceKnown for one	75 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MVA
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000000:1
Pixel densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	109 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 - 214 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 144 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 cm
DDC/CIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
AMD FreeSyncDiffers	No	Yes
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Audio inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics4 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs	6 cm	13 cm
SwivellingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	-60 - 60°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 25°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Simplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Operation, Stand-by
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	40.54 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	1 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3658 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	382.5 mm	612 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	198.7 mm	286 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	387.2 mm	416 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5.2 kg	6.35 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	382.5 mm	612 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	61.5 mm	52 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	342.8 mm	369 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.58 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	449 mm	694 mm
Package depthDiffers	452 mm	358 mm
Package heightDiffers	182 mm	520 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.5 kg	11.3 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Audio (3.5mm), DVI, USB, VGA	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Stand includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	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
Sync input impedanceKnown for one	2200 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark, EMC Energy Star FCC-B UL CSA SEMKO TCO '03 TÜV/GS TÜV Ergo	RoHS
Box depth (imperial)Known for one	46.7 cm (18.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box height (imperial)Known for one	18.8 cm (7.4")	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
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Known for one	5.22 kg (11.5 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LCD	LED
Heavy metals freeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hg (mercury), Pb (lead)
No flickeringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mercury contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 mg
Recycling dataidentical
Overall recyclability rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100%
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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