Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips LCD monitor 170C6FS/00 vs Viewsonic 17" VG720 LCD Display

24specifications compared
17differ
7identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Display brightness (typical)
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:250 cd/m²
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:270 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:500:1
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:600:1
Pixel pitch
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:0.264 x 0.264 mm
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:0.264
Vertical scan range
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:56 - 76 Hz
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:50 - 75 Hz
Tilt angle range
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:-5 - 20°
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:5 - 20°
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:5 - 35 °C
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:0 - 40 °C
Width (with stand)
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:403 mm
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:392 mm
Depth (with stand)
- LCD monitor 170C6FS/00:171 mm
- 17" VG720 LCD Display:214 mm

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Comparison of 170C6FS/00, 17" VG720 LCD Display
58 specifications	A Philips LCD monitor 170C6FS/00 Model 170C6FS/00 View product	B Viewsonic 17" VG720 LCD Display View product
Display4 differ
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	270 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	600:1
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.264
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	30 - 83 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 76 Hz	50 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	33.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	27 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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"/ 43.3 cm	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
Viewable size diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.2 cm
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x mini D-sub (15-pin) 1x DVI-D 1x AC plug (3-pin)
Ergonomics1 differ
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	5 - 20°
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	403 mm	392 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	171 mm	214 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	392 mm	425 mm
Width (without stand)Differs	403 mm	392 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	171 mm	59 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	392 mm	357 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.5 kg	4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Display modesKnown for one	50	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
Monitor sync input signalDiffers	Composite Sync Separate Sync Sync on Green	H/V separated (TTL)
Power requirementsDiffers	Built-in 90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz	AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Signal inputKnown for one	Analog (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	E2000 Energy Star NUTEK	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark E2000 EMC FCC-B, UL, CSA Energy Star SEMKO TCO '99 TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo	TCO'99, TUV/GS, TUV/Ergo, ISO 13406-2 (pixel failure class II), TUV-S, UL, cUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, NOM, Energy Star, GOST-R, Hygienic, SASO, BSMI, CCC, PSB, C-TICK, PCBC, VCCI
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	AC Power Cord VGA cable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Convenience enhancementsKnown for one	Kensington lock compatible On-screen Display SmartControl	Unknown — not stated by the source
Factory preload modesKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for one	Auto Brightness Control Left/Right Menu (OK) Power On/Off Up/Down Front keys	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LCD, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, 50 modes	LCD
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC/Mac
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.135 GHz
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO'99, ENERGY
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business

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