Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor

66specifications compared
24differ
42identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor has 5,000 :1 more contrast ratio (dynamic) than the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor (8000:1 vs 3000:1). The Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor (1 W vs 0.8 W). The Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor has 20 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor (20 - 80% vs 0 - 80%). Weight (with stand): 4.6 g on the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor, 3.45 kg on the Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor. Box depth (imperial): 16 cm (6.3") on the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor, 14.9 cm (5.87") on the Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor.

Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:3000:1
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:8000:1
Power consumption (off)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:1 W
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:0.8 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:0 - 80%
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:20 - 80%
Width (with stand)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:379.3 mm
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:367 mm
Depth (with stand)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:210.8 mm
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:179 mm
Height (with stand)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:387.1 mm
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:389 mm
Weight (with stand)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:4.6 g
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:3.45 kg
Width (without stand)
- 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:379.3 mm
- Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor:367 mm

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Comparison of 170S8FB/78, 170S9FB/27
95 specifications	A Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor Model 170S8FB/78 View product	B Philips Brilliance 170S9FB/27 computer monitor Model 170S9FB/27 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Display technology	LCD	LCD
Touchscreen	No	No
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response time	5 ms	5 ms
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Supported graphics resolutions	1280 x 1024 (SXGA)	1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Contrast ratio (typical)	800:1	800:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	3000:1	8000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SmartContrast
Viewing angle, horizontal	176°	176°
Viewing angle, vertical	170°	170°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitch	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.264 x 0.264 mm
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 76 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)	Yes	Yes
DDC/CI	Yes	Yes
Colour gamut standard	sRGB	sRGB
3D	No	No
Separate H/V sync	Yes	Yes
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	30 - 83 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	56 - 75 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	140 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video input impedanceKnown for one	75 Ω	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
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Feet colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Ports & interfacesidentical
Built-in USB hub	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	Yes	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle range	-5 - 20°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Simplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	Operation, Stand-by	Operation, Stand-by
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	33 W	33 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	1 W	0.8 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 80%
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	379.3 mm	367 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	210.8 mm	179 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	387.1 mm	389 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.6 g	3.45 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	379.3 mm	367 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	57.5 mm	60 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	327.1 mm	322 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.45 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	451 mm	423 mm
Package depthDiffers	159 mm	149 mm
Package heightDiffers	391 mm	450 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.88 kg	4.66 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other features9 differ
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	27 W	26 W
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	50000 h	50000 h
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark EMC FCC-B, UL, CSA Semko TÜV / GS, TÜV Ergo TCO '03	CE Mark, Energy Star, FCC Class B, SEMKO, TCO '03, TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo, UL/cUL
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365.8 x 60.2 x 322.6 mm (14.4 x 2.37 x 12.7")
Box depth (imperial)Differs	16 cm (6.3")	14.9 cm (5.87")
Box dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	423 x 149 x 450 mm
Box height (imperial)Differs	39.1 cm (15.4")	45 cm (17.7")
Set depth (inch)Differs	5.84 cm (2.3")	6.02 cm (2.37")
Set depth (with stand) (inch)Differs	21.1 cm (8.3")	17.9 cm (7.05")
Set height (inch)Differs	32.8 cm (12.9")	32.3 cm (12.7")
Set height (with stand) (inch)Differs	38.6 cm (15.2")	38.9 cm (15.3")
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Differs	4.58 kg (10.1 lbs)	3.45 kg (7.61 lbs)
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
Signal inputKnown for one	VGA (Analog), DVI-D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync input impedanceKnown for one	2200 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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