Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170S5FB computer monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Response time
- 170S5FB computer monitor:16 ms
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:25 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 170S5FB computer monitor:450:1
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:700:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- 170S5FB computer monitor:160°
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:170°
Viewing angle, vertical
- 170S5FB computer monitor:140°
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:170°
Pixel pitch
- 170S5FB computer monitor:0.264 x 0.264 mm
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:0.264
Horizontal scan range
- 170S5FB computer monitor:30 - 82 kHz
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan range
- 170S5FB computer monitor:56 - 76 Hz
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:56 - 75 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
- 170S5FB computer monitor:30 W
- SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD:40 W

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of 170S5FB, SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD
33 specifications	A Philips 170S5FB computer monitor Model 170S5FB View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 173T 17" LCD View product
Display7 differ
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	16 ms	25 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	450:1	700:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	160°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	140°	170°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.264
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 82 kHz	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 76 Hz	56 - 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
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 MHz
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Ergonomicsidentical
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	-5 - 25°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 100 mm
ErgonomicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TÜV, UL, CSA
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	30 W	40 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (without stand)Differs	375 mm	368 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	200 mm	394 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	390 mm	177 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.2 kg	5 kg
Other features2 differ
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark, E2000, EMC, FCC-B, UL, CSA, NUTEK, Energy Star, SEMKO, TCO '99, TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo	TCO 99, TCO '03
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	LCD
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPA, E2000
Speakers and microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated speakers 2x2W
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 pin D-Sub, DVI-D

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More monitor comparisons

All monitor comparisons