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Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 vs Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75

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  • 32differ
  • 36identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75 has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 (300 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 has 6 cm more adjustable height (max) than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75 (13 cm vs 7 cm). The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75 has 7.42 W more power consumption (typical) than the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 (28.62 W vs 21.2 W). Only the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 has built-in speaker(s). Only the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75 has built-in USB hub.

  • Display diagonal
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:55.9 cm (22")
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:58.4 cm (23")
  • Display resolution
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:16:10
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:16:9
  • HD type
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:WSXGA+
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:Full HD
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:250 cd/m²
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:300 cd/m²
  • Supported graphics resolutions
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
  • Pixel pitch
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:0.282 x 0.282 mm
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:0.265 x 0.265 mm
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with PowerSensor 225P2EB/75:Yes
    • Brilliance LCD monitor with SmartImage 231S2CB/75:No

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Comparison of 225P2EB/75, 231S2CB/75
92 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers55.9 cm (22")58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
HD typeDiffersWSXGA+Full HD
Display brightness (typical)Differs250 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers0.282 x 0.282 mm0.265 x 0.265 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartContrast
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP HomeYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 MavericksYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AMD FreeSyncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersYesNo
USB hub versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ergonomics3 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs13 cm7 cm
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, RussianSimplified Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersOperation, Stand-byPower, Stand-by
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tilt angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 20°
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs21.2 W28.62 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0 W0.1 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Relative humidityKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Dimensions (W x D x H) with standKnown for one505 x 495 x 250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (with stand)Differs505 mm566 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs250 mm249 mm
Height (with stand)Differs495 mm499 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.25 kg4.57 kg
Width (without stand)Differs505 mm566 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs59 mm50 mm
Height (without stand)Differs351 mm360 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs4.15 kg4.19 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one565 x 468 x 263 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers565 mm615 mm
Package depthDiffers263 mm171 mm
Package heightDiffers468 mm478 mm
Package weightDiffers8.4 kg6.4 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Other features2 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI, CE Mark, FCC, Class B, GOST, SEMKO, TCO 5.0, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, UL/cULRoHS, BSMI, GOST, CE Mark, FCC, Class B, SEMKO, TCO 5.0, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, UL/ cUL
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCDLED

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