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Philips 170P6EG 17" TFT vs Viewsonic Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:43.2 cm (17")
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
  • Display resolution
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Response time
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:8 ms
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:16 ms
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:160°
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:176°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:140°
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:176°
  • Horizontal scan range
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:30 - 83 kHz
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:30 - 92 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:56 - 76 Hz
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:24 - 85 Hz
  • Product colour
    • 170P6EG 17" TFT:Grey
    • Professional Series VP231WB computer monitor:Black

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Comparison of 170P6EG 17" TFT, VP231WB
39 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Response timeDiffers8 ms16 ms
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers160°176°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers140°176°
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.264 x 0.264 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 83 kHz30 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz24 - 85 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one33.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one27 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersUSB 2.01 x Analog 15-pin mini D-sub; 1 x Digital DVI-I; 1 x USB V 2.0 Up stream (B type); 4 x Down stream (A type); 1 x Power 3-pin plug (CEE22);
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one45 - 45°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 25°Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs43 W80 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C32 - 104 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs375 mm542 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs201 mm96 mm
Height (without stand)Differs396 mm354 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs6.3 kg6 kg
Width (with stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source542 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source267 mm
Height (with stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source484 mm
Stand weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Other features1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one2 W RMS x 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneKensington lockUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersTCO '03UL, cUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, ENERGY STAR, NOM, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, (covers ISO13406-2 and MPR II), TCO’99, GOST-R, hygienic, SASO, PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, PSB, C-TICK, TUV-S, (VP231wb - med UL60601-1, option), CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 and FCC part 18.
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC: VGA up to 1920x1200 non-interlaced: Mac: Power Mac G3/G5 up to 1920x1200; HDTV: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100–240V (universal), 50/60Hz
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMeets TCO'99, ENERGY STAR
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD

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