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Philips Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 40identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has 19,975,000 :1 more contrast ratio (dynamic) than the Philips Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor (20000000:1 vs 25000:1). The Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has 0.08 million colours more display colours than the Philips Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor (16.78 million colours vs 16.7 million colours). The Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has 1.51 W more power consumption (typical) than the Philips Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor (16.81 W vs 15.3 W). Only the Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has height adjustment. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the Philips Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor, 54.6 cm (21.5") on the Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor.

  • Display diagonal
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:43.2 cm (17")
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:5:4
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16:9
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
  • Aspect ratio
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:5:4
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16:9
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:25000:1
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:20000000:1
  • Display number of colours
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:16.7 million colours
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16.78 million colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • Brilliance 17S1SB/93 computer monitor:0.264 x 0.264 mm
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:0.248 x 0.248 mm

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Comparison of 17S1SB/93, 221S3LCB/27
104 specifications
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:416:9
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 1024 (SXGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioDiffers5:416:9
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs25000:120000000:1
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.264 x 0.264 mm0.248 x 0.248 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one56 - 75 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display sRGBKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display panel sizeKnown for one17 inch/ 43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceW-LED
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.8 cm
Designidentical
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics2 differ
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersPortuguese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, SpanishSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 cm
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65°
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs15.3 W16.81 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.8 W0.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.5 W0.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one14.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs389 mm507 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs179 mm220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs367 mm400 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3.45 kg4.83 kg
Width (without stand)Differs322 mm507 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs60 mm59 mm
Height (without stand)Differs367 mm323 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.13 kg3.46 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers450 mm565 mm
Package depthDiffers149 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers423 mm466 mm
Package weightDiffers4.66 kg6.67 kg
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X; Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/98Unknown — not stated by the source
Exterior finish typeKnown for oneTexturedUnknown — not stated by the source
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneSeparate Sync; Sync on GreenUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal inputKnown for oneVGA (Analog ); DVI-D (digital, HDCP)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs50000 h30000 h
CertificationDiffersRoHSBSMI, CE Mark, FCC Class B, GOST, SEMKO, TCO 5.1, TUV Ergo, TUV/GS, UL/cUL
Picture enhancementKnown for oneSmartImageUnknown — not stated by the source
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneBSMI; CE Mark; FCC; Class B; CCC; GOST; SEMKO; TCO '03; TUV Ergo; TUV/GS; UL/cULUnknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for oneSmartImage; Brightness; Menu; Input; Auto; Power On/OffUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCDLED
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Heavy metals freeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHg (mercury)
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.43 W
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Overall recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%

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