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Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor vs Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 44identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor has 1 ms more response time than the Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor (5 ms vs 4 ms). The Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor has 2,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor (3000:1 vs 1000:1). The Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor has 8.9 cm more viewable size, horizontal than the Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor (59.8 cm vs 50.9 cm). Display diagonal: 58.4 cm (23") on the Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor, 68.6 cm (27") on the Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor. Display technology: LED on the Philips 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor, LCD on the Philips 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor.

  • Display diagonal
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:58.4 cm (23")
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display technology
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:LED
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:LCD
  • Response time
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:5 ms
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:4 ms
  • Screen shape
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:Flat
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:Curved
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:1000:1
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:3000:1
  • Pixel pitch
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:0.265 x 0.265 mm
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:0.311 x 0.311 mm
  • Viewable size, horizontal
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:50.9 cm
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:59.8 cm
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • 237E7EDSW/93 computer monitor:28.6 cm
    • 278E8QDSW/93 computer monitor:33.6 cm

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Comparison of 237E7EDSW/93, 278E8QDSW/93
92 specifications
Display8 differ
Display diagonalDiffers58.4 cm (23")68.6 cm (27")
Display technologyDiffersLEDLCD
Panel typeKnown for oneAH-IPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Response timeDiffers5 ms4 ms
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1000:13000:1
Pixel pitchDiffers0.265 x 0.265 mm0.311 x 0.311 mm
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers50.9 cm59.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers28.6 cm33.6 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 83 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one56 - 76 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartContrast
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 - 84 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 - 75 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104%
Performance2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, 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 Ma
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerOperation, Stand-by
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs17.27 W30.8 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Width (with stand)Differs532 mm620 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs213 mm189 mm
Height (with stand)Differs414 mm470 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3.21 kg4.8 kg
Width (without stand)Differs532 mm620 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs49 mm68 mm
Height (without stand)Differs326 mm365 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs2.96 kg4.57 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers567 mm730 mm
Package depthDiffers124 mm186 mm
Package heightDiffers478 mm539 mm
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg7.02 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
CertificationDiffersCE Mark, FCC Class B, VCCI, RCM, CECP, CU, SASO, KUCAS, cETLus, TUV/ISO9241-307, EPA, WEEE, PSB, TCO certified, CCCRoHS, CCC, CEL, WEEE, CECP, TUV/ISO9241-307, CE Mark
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersLCDLED
No flickeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage Lite

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