Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor vs Viewsonic VA2403-MH computer monitor

40specifications compared
23differ
17identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:61 cm (24")
Panel type
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:VA
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:TFT
Response time
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:4 ms
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:5 ms
Screen shape
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:Curved
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:Flat
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:20000000:1
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:50000000:1
Pixel pitch
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:0.311 x 0.311 mm
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:0.272 x 0.272 mm
Built-in speaker(s)
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:No
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:Yes
Product colour
- 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor:White
- VA2403-MH computer monitor:Black

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Comparison of 278E8QDSW/96, VA2403-MH
88 specifications	A Philips 278E8QDSW/96 computer monitor Model 278E8QDSW/96 View product	B Viewsonic VA2403-MH computer monitor Model VA2403-MH View product
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	61 cm (24")
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	VA	TFT
Backlight typeKnown for one	W-LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	4 ms	5 ms
Screen shapeDiffers	Curved	Flat
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	20000000:1	50000000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	SmartContrast	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.311 x 0.311 mm	0.272 x 0.272 mm
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	54 - 84 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	49 - 75 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	59.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	33.6 cm	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
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	130%	Unknown — not stated by the source
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one	104%	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Flicker-free technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
Market positioning	Home	Home
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Feet colourKnown for one	Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Audio inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mountingDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	-5 - 22°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Operation, Stand-by	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 x 75 mm
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	30.8 W	22 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	620 mm	544 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	189 mm	199 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	470 mm	407 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.8 kg	3.2 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	620 mm	544 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	68 mm	49 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	365 mm	328 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.57 kg	2.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	730 mm	614 mm
Package depthDiffers	186 mm	121 mm
Package heightDiffers	539 mm	430 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.02 kg	4.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heavy metals freeKnown for one	Hg (mercury), Pb (lead)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	50000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	REACH, RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, CB, ErP (with EEI label), WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, TCO 7.0, BSMI
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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