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Philips 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor vs Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 36identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The Philips 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor has 3 ms more response time than the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor (8 ms vs 5 ms). The Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has 300 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor (800:1 vs 500:1). Only the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has DVI port. Display resolution: 1440 x 900 pixels on the Philips 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor, 1280 x 1024 pixels on the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor.

  • Display resolution
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:1440 x 900 pixels
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:250 cd/m²
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:300 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:8 ms
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:5 ms
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:500:1
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:800:1
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:140°
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:176°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:130°
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:170°
  • Display number of colours
    • 170CW8FB/78 computer monitor:262144 colours
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:16.78 million colours

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Comparison of 170CW8FB/78, 170S8FB/78
88 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers8 ms5 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1440 x 900 (WXGA+)1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs500:1800:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers140°176°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers130°170°
Display number of coloursDiffers262144 colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.255 x 0.255 mm0.264 x 0.264 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 83 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)YesYes
DDC/CIYesYes
Colour gamut standardsRGBsRGB
3DNoNo
Pixel frequency140 MHz140 MHz
Separate H/V syncYesYes
Composite syncYesYes
Video input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Ω
White Chromaticity, 6500KKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex = 0.313 / y = 0.329
White Chromaticity, 9300KKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex = 0.283 / y = 0.297
HD typeKnown for oneWXGA+Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one55 - 75 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
HDMI ports quantity00
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 20°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, PortugueseSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsOperation, Stand-byOperation, Stand-by
Height adjustmentKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs36 W33 W
Power consumption (off)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%0 - 80%
Relative humidityKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs400 mm379.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs210 mm210.8 mm
Height (with stand)Differs332 mm387.1 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3400, 3.44.6 g
Width (without stand)Differs400 mm379.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs77 mm57.5 mm
Height (without stand)Differs287 mm327.1 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers472 mm451 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm159 mm
Package heightDiffers377 mm391 mm
Package weightDiffers4.4 kg5.88 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Other features11 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Display viewable area (HxV)Differs367.2 x 229.5 mm337.9 x 270.3 mm
Effective viewing areaDiffers367.2 x 229.5 mm337.9 x 270.3 mm
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
Signal inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA (Analog), DVI-D
Sync input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2200 Ω
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs40000 h50000 h
CertificationDiffersCE Mark EMC Energy Star FCC-B, UL, CSA SEMKO TÜV / GS, TÜV ErgoCE Mark EMC FCC-B, UL, CSA Semko TÜV / GS, TÜV Ergo TCO '03
Box depth (imperial)Differs17 cm (6.7")16 cm (6.3")
Box height (imperial)Differs37.6 cm (14.8")39.1 cm (15.4")
Set depth (inch)Differs7.62 cm (3")5.84 cm (2.3")
Set depth (with stand) (inch)21.1 cm (8.3")21.1 cm (8.3")
Set height (inch)Differs28.7 cm (11.3")32.8 cm (12.9")
Set height (with stand) (inch)Differs33.3 cm (13.1")38.6 cm (15.2")
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Differs3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)4.58 kg (10.1 lbs)
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers140LCD

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