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Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97 vs Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 37identical
  • 37known 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 LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97 (20000000:1 vs 25000:1). The Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has 0.08 million colours more display colours than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97 (16.78 million colours vs 16.7 million colours). The Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has 1 more DVI-D ports quantity than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97 (1 vs 0). Only the Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has HDCP. Only the Philips Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor has height adjustment.

  • Display diagonal
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:43.2 cm (17")
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:5:4
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16:9
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
  • Aspect ratio
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:5:4
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16:9
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:25000:1
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:20000000:1
  • Display number of colours
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:16.7 million colours
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:16.78 million colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 17S1SB/97:0.264 x 0.264 mm
    • Brilliance 221S3LCB/27 computer monitor:0.248 x 0.248 mm

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Comparison of 17S1SB/97, 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
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeTFTTFT
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceW-LED
Display brightness (typical)250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 1024 (SXGA)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioDiffers5:416:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs25000:120000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal176°176°
Viewing angle, vertical170°170°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.264 x 0.264 mm0.248 x 0.248 mm
Horizontal scan range30 - 83 kHz30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan range56 - 75 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.8 cm
Sync-on-green (SOG)YesYes
DDC/CIYesYes
Colour gamut standardsRGBsRGB
3DNoNo
Separate H/V syncYesYes
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
Performanceidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
HDCPDiffersNoYes
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
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°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 20°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersPortuguese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, SpanishSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Number of OSD languages88
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsPowerPower
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
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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 temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Relative humidity20 - 80%20 - 80%
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other features3 differ
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs50000 h30000 h
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDiffersRoHSBSMI, CE Mark, FCC Class B, GOST, SEMKO, TCO 5.1, TUV Ergo, TUV/GS, UL/cUL
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCDLED
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
Picture enhancementKnown for oneSmartImageUnknown — not stated by the source
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneBSMI; CE Mark; FCC; Class B; 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
Recycling dataidentical
Overall recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo

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