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Philips 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor vs Viewsonic Professional Series VP181B computer monitor

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 5identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:43.2 cm (17")
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:46 cm (18.1")
  • Response time
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:12 ms
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:30 ms
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:500:1
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:350:1
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:155°
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:160°
  • Horizontal scan range
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:30 - 83 kHz
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:30 - 92 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:56 - 76 Hz
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:50 - 85 Hz
  • Product colour
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:Silver
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:Black
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 170S6FS 17" SXGA LCD monitor:5 - 40 °C
    • Professional Series VP181B computer monitor:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of 170S6FS/00, VP181B
85 specifications
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")46 cm (18.1")
Display resolution1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display brightness (typical)250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers12 ms30 ms
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs500:1350:1
Viewing angle, horizontal160°160°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers155°160°
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Pixel pitch0.264 x 0.264 mm0.264 x 0.264 mm
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 83 kHz30 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.7 cm
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one56 - 76 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one140 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display panel sizeKnown for one17"/ 43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 6500KKnown for onex = 0.313 / y = 0.329Unknown — not stated by the source
White Chromaticity, 9300KKnown for onex = 0.283 / y = 0.297Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsDiffersAnalog (VGA)15-pin mini D-sub Digital DVI-I USB 2.0 up-sream x 1, down-stream x 4 3-pin plug
Ergonomicsidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Height adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pivot angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90°
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 25°Unknown — not stated by the source
ErgonomicsKnown for oneTÜV/GS, TÜV ErgoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 90%
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs375 mm410 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs200 mm250 mm
Height (with stand)Differs390 mm344 mm
Width (without stand)Differs375 mm399 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs200 mm70 mm
Height (without stand)Differs390 mm328 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.9 kg8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CertificationDiffersCE Mark E2000 EMC Energy Star FCC-B, UL, CSA SEMKO TCO '03 TÜV/GS, TÜV ErgoTCO´03/TCO´995, TÜV/GS, TÜV/Ergo, ISO 13406-2 (Klasse 2), VORSCHRIFTEN UL, cUL,FCC-B, CB, CE, NOM, NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, GOST-R, Hygienic, SASO, PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, PSB, C-TICK
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCD, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, 50 modes, Super Ergo BaseLCD
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 98/ME/2000/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Display modesKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Display viewable area (HxV)Known for one337.9 x 270.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Effective viewing areaKnown for one337.9 x 270.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneComposite Sync Separate Sync Sync on GreenUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneBuilt-in 90-264 VAC, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneKensington lockUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal inputKnown for oneAnalog (VGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneE2000 Energy Star NUTEKUnknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneAC Power Cord VGA cableUnknown — not stated by the source
Convenience enhancementsKnown for oneKensington lock compatible FlexiHolder On-screen Display SmartManage enabledUnknown — not stated by the source
Factory preload modesKnown for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for oneAuto Brightness Control Left/Right Menu (OK) Power On/Off Up/DownUnknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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