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Philips 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor vs Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 34identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor has 2 ms more response time than the Philips 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor (7 ms vs 5 ms). The Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor has 0.08 million colours more display colours than the Philips 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor (16.78 million colours vs 16.7 million colours). The Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor has 3.3 cm more viewable size, horizontal than the Philips 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor (50.9 cm vs 47.6 cm). Only the Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor has built-in speaker(s). Only the Philips B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor has built-in USB hub.

  • Display diagonal
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:54.6 cm (21.5")
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
  • Response time
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:5 ms
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:7 ms
  • Display number of colours
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:16.7 million colours
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:16.78 million colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:0.248 x 0.248 mm
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:0.265 x 0.265 mm
  • Vertical scan range
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:50 - 76 Hz
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:56 - 75 Hz
  • Viewable size, horizontal
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:47.6 cm
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:50.9 cm
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:26.8 cm
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:28.6 cm
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • 226E9QDSB/96 computer monitor:No
    • B Line 231B4QPYCB/01 computer monitor:Yes

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Comparison of 226E9QDSB/96, 231B4QPYCB/01
127 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers54.6 cm (21.5")58.4 cm (23")
Response timeDiffers5 ms7 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartContrast
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.248 x 0.248 mm0.265 x 0.265 mm
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 76 Hz56 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers47.6 cm50.9 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers26.8 cm28.6 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 83 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 75 Hz
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one102 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one54.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Haze rateKnown for one25%Unknown — not stated by the source
Surface hardnessKnown for one3HUnknown — not stated by the source
Display sRGBKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display panel sizeKnown for one21.5 inch / 54.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Component video syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSyncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Front bezel colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersNoYes
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Headphone outDiffersNoYes
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers75 x 75 mm100 x 100 mm
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 cm
PivotDiffersNoYes
Pivot angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 90°
SwivellingDiffersNoYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65°
Number of OSD languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOperation, Stand-by
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for onePortuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, UkrainianUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs15.6 W20.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs490 mm547 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs190 mm227 mm
Height (with stand)Differs385 mm507 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs2.53 kg5.7 kg
Width (without stand)Differs490 mm547 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs35 mm60 mm
Height (without stand)Differs297 mm343 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs1.97 kg3.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers565 mm620 mm
Package depthDiffers153 mm167 mm
Package heightDiffers434 mm401 mm
Package weightDiffers4.17 kg7.82 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVI, VGA
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartControl Premium
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other features1 differ
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Heavy metals freeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHg (mercury), Pb (lead)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs50000 h30000 h
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI, CE Mark, cETLus, FCC Class B, GOST, SASO, SEMKO, TUV Ergo, TUV/GS, WEEE
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X; Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7Unknown — not stated by the source
RotatingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Exterior finish typeKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
LowBlue modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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); HDMI (digital, HDCP)Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneSmartImage gameUnknown — not stated by the source
User controlsKnown for onePower On/Off; Menu; Volume (HDMI Audio out); Input; SmartImage GameUnknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Overall recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Product post-consumer recycled plasticKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65%

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