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Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor vs Samsung SM743N computer monitor

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has 100 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Samsung SM743N computer monitor (800:1 vs 700:1). The Samsung SM743N computer monitor has 4,000 :1 more contrast ratio (dynamic) than the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor (7000:1 vs 3000:1). The Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor has 6° more viewing angle, horizontal than the Samsung SM743N computer monitor (176° vs 170°). Product colour: Black on the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor, Silver on the Samsung SM743N computer monitor. Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm on the Philips 170S8FB/78 computer monitor, 75 x 75 mm on the Samsung SM743N computer monitor.

  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:800:1
    • SM743N computer monitor:700:1
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:3000:1
    • SM743N computer monitor:7000:1
  • Viewing angle, horizontal
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:176°
    • SM743N computer monitor:170°
  • Viewing angle, vertical
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:170°
    • SM743N computer monitor:160°
  • Product colour
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:Black
    • SM743N computer monitor:Silver
  • Panel mounting interface
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:100 x 100 mm
    • SM743N computer monitor:75 x 75 mm
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:33 W
    • SM743N computer monitor:30 W
  • Width (with stand)
    • 170S8FB/78 computer monitor:379.3 mm
    • SM743N computer monitor:368 mm

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Comparison of 170S8FB/78, SM743N
85 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution1280 x 1024 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenNoNo
Display brightness (typical)300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 1024 (SXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs800:1700:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs3000:17000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers176°170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers170°160°
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
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one56 - 75 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sync-on-green (SOG)YesYes
DDC/CIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one140 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncYesYes
Composite syncYesYes
Video input impedanceKnown for one75 ΩUnknown — 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)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Ports & interfacesidentical
Built-in USB hubKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers100 x 100 mm75 x 75 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one-5 - 20°Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, RussianUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneOperation, Stand-byUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs33 W30 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Width (with stand)Differs379.3 mm368 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs210.8 mm190 mm
Height (with stand)Differs387.1 mm367 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one4.6 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs379.3 mm368 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs57.5 mm66 mm
Height (without stand)Differs327.1 mm307 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.75 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one451 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one391 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers5.88 kg6.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source446 x 404 x 198 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedNoNo
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
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal inputKnown for oneVGA (Analog), DVI-DUnknown — not stated by the source
Sync input impedanceKnown for one2200 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE Mark EMC FCC-B, UL, CSA Semko TÜV / GS, TÜV Ergo TCO '03TCO'99
Box depth (imperial)Known for one16 cm (6.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Box height (imperial)Known for one39.1 cm (15.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (inch)Known for one5.84 cm (2.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set depth (with stand) (inch)Known for one21.1 cm (8.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (inch)Known for one32.8 cm (12.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Set height (with stand) (inch)Known for one38.6 cm (15.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Known for one4.58 kg (10.1 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeLCDLCD
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMagicBright3, MagicWizard & MagicTune + AssetManagement
Performanceidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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