Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor vs Philips Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor

54specifications compared
28differ
26identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
Display brightness (typical)
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:250 cd/m²
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:20000000:1
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:5000000:1
Pixel pitch
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:0.248 x 0.248 mm
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:0.265 x 0.265 mm
Vertical scan range
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:56 - 75 Hz
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:56 - 76 Hz
Built-in speaker(s)
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:No
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:Yes
VESA mounting
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:No
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:Yes
Tilt angle range
- 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor:-3 - 12°
- Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor:-5 - 20°

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Comparison of 221EL2SB/78, 235P2EB/27
99 specifications	A Philips 221EL2SB/78 computer monitor Model 221EL2SB/78 View product	B Philips Brilliance 235P2EB/27 computer monitor Model 235P2EB/27 View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	58.4 cm (23")
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 type	TFT	TFT
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response time	5 ms	5 ms
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	20000000:1	5000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal	176°	176°
Viewing angle, vertical	170°	170°
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.248 x 0.248 mm	0.265 x 0.265 mm
Horizontal scan range	30 - 83 kHz	30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 75 Hz	56 - 76 Hz
Colour gamut standard	sRGB	sRGB
3D	No	No
Backlight typeKnown for one	W-LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	SmartContrast	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DDC/CIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Feet colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Height adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 cm
PivotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65°
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-3 - 12°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish	Simplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Number of OSD languagesDiffers	9	8
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Operation, Stand-by	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	19.3 W	28.62 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.5 W	0.1 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Relative humidity	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Dimensions (W x D x H) with standDiffers	376 x 526 x 188 mm	566 x 517 x 250 mm
Width (with stand)Differs	526 mm	566 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	188 mm	250 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	376 mm	517 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	3.1 kg	6.4 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	526 mm	566 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	42 mm	57 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	370 mm	360 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	2.97 kg	4.2 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	436 x 578 x 134 mm	672 x 268 x 434 mm
Package widthKnown for one	578 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	134 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	436 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.36 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other features2 differ
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	30000 h	50000 h
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	672.1 x 268 x 434.1 mm (26.5 x 10.6 x 17.1")
Weight (with stand) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.39 kg (14.1 lbs)
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LCD, 176	LCD
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	RoHS CE Mark FCC Class B UL/cUL GOST	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	SmartImage Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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