Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 170S8FS/00 computer monitor vs Samsung SyncMaster 205BW, Silver

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:43.2 cm (17")
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:50.8 cm (20")
Display resolution
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:1680 x 1050 pixels
Response time
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:5 ms
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:6 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:800:1
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:700:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:176°
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:160°
Viewing angle, vertical
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:170°
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:160°
Pixel pitch
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:0.264 x 0.264 mm
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:0.258 x 0.258 mm
Power consumption (typical)
- 170S8FS/00 computer monitor:33 W
- SyncMaster 205BW, Silver:75 W

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Comparison of 170S8FS/00, SyncMaster 205BW, Silver
56 specifications	A Philips 170S8FS/00 computer monitor Model 170S8FS/00 View product	B Samsung SyncMaster 205BW, Silver View product
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	50.8 cm (20")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	5 ms	6 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	700:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	176°	160°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	170°	160°
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.264 x 0.264 mm	0.258 x 0.258 mm
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
Sync-on-green (SOG)	Yes	Yes
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel frequencyKnown for one	140 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V sync	Yes	Yes
Composite sync	Yes	Yes
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
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 75 Hz
Designidentical
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
Ergonomicsidentical
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Stand-by	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 cm
PivotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	75 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	27 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	379.3 mm	471.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	210.8 mm	200 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	387.1 mm	351.8 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs	379.3 mm	471.4 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	57.5 mm	69.5 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	327.1 mm	307.9 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.8 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	451 x 159 x 391 mm	564 x 234 x 424 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.88 kg	8.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Display viewable area (HxV)Known for one	337.9 x 270.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240VAC, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync input impedanceKnown for one	2200 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	50000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE Mark, EMC, FCC-B, UL, CSA, SEMKO, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, TCO '03	TCO'03
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC/Mac
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD

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