Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor vs Philips 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor

67specifications compared
42differ
25identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
Panel type
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:TN
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:VA
Response time
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:1 ms
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:4 ms
Screen shape
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:Flat
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:Curved
Contrast ratio (typical)
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:1000:1
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:50000000:1
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:20000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:170°
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:178°
Viewing angle, vertical
- B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor:160°
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:178°

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Comparison of 221B8LHEB/69, 278E8QDSW/96
134 specifications	A Philips B Line 221B8LHEB/69 computer monitor Model 221B8LHEB/69 View product	B Philips 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor Model 278E8QDSW/96 View product
Display16 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technology	LCD	LCD
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	TN	VA
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight type	W-LED	W-LED
Display brightness (typical)	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	1 ms	4 ms
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	50000000:1	20000000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name	SmartContrast	SmartContrast
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	178°
Display number of coloursDiffers	16.7 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.248 x 0.248 mm	0.311 x 0.311 mm
Pixel densityKnown for one	102 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 83 kHz	54 - 84 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 76 Hz	49 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers	47.7 cm	59.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers	26.8 cm	33.6 cm
Sync-on-green (SOG)	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	54.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC/CI	Yes	Yes
Haze rateKnown for one	25%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surface hardnessKnown for one	3H	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDiffers	sRGB, NTSC	sRGB
Colour gamutKnown for one	72%	Unknown — not stated by the source
NTSC coverage (typical)Differs	72%	104%
3D	No	No
Separate H/V sync	Yes	Yes
Display sRGBKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display panel sizeKnown for one	21.5 inch/54.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130%
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSyncKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video syncKnown for one	Separate Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technology	Yes	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in camera	No	No
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Front bezel colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Feet colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hub	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1.4	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	100 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Height adjustmentDiffers	Yes	No
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	13 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PivotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one	-90 - 90°	Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	-175 - 175°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 30°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Portuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	Operation, Stand-by	Operation, Stand-by
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for one	E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	13.27 W	30.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.3 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	8.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for one	Internal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one	31 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3658 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 12192 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	504 mm	620 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	206 mm	189 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	477 mm	470 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.45 kg	4.8 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	504 mm	620 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	47 mm	68 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	304 mm	365 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.55 kg	4.57 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	565 mm	730 mm
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	186 mm
Package heightDiffers	490 mm	539 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.34 kg	7.02 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA, HDMI, Audio (3.5mm), AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	SmartControl	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR, TCO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Doesn't containKnown for one	Mercury, PVC/BFR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Mac OS X; Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
RotatingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exterior finish typeKnown for one	Textured	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
EasyRead modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A	Unknown — not stated by the source
LowBlue modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Monitor sync input signalKnown for one	Separate Sync; Sync on Green	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal inputKnown for one	VGA (Analogue); HDMI 1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	70000 h	50000 h
Picture enhancementKnown for one	SmartImage	Unknown — not stated by the source
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for one	CE Mark; FCC Class B; cETLus; CU-EAC; PSB; EPA; TUV Ergo; TUV/GS; RCM; TUV/ISO9241-307; CB	Unknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for one	SmartImage; Input; Brightness; Menu; Power On/Off	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Heavy metals freeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hg (mercury), Pb (lead)
Recycling dataidentical
Overall recyclability rateKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product post-consumer recycled plasticKnown for one	85%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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