Product comparison · 2 monitors

Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor vs Philips 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor

Add a product
  • 72specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 42identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor (350 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 3 ms more response time than the Philips 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor (4 ms vs 1 ms). The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 500 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor (1500:1 vs 1000:1). Only the Philips 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor has AMD FreeSync. Only the Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has built-in speaker(s).

  • Display technology
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:LCD
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:LED
  • Panel type
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:IPS
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:Fast IPS
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:300 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:4 ms
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:1 ms
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:1500:1
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:1000:1
  • Pixel density
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:109 ppi
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:108 ppi
  • sRGB coverage (typical)
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:125%
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:107%
  • NTSC coverage (typical)
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:114%
    • 27M4N5500PT/69 computer monitor:96%

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of 27B2U3601/27, 27M4N5500PT/69
140 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonal68.6 cm (27")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyDiffersLCDLED
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HDQuad HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSFast IPS
LED backlightYesYes
Backlight typeW-LEDW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs350 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers4 ms1 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for oneGTG (Gray to Gray)Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1500:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one50000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of colours16.7 million colours16.7 million colours
Pixel pitch0.2331 x 0.2331 mm0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Pixel densityDiffers109 ppi108 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one30 - 230 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one48 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontal59.7 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, vertical33.6 cm33.6 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 230 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one48 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)68.5 cm68.5 cm
DDC/CIYesYes
Haze rate25%25%
Surface hardness3H3H
Colour gamut standardDifferssRGB, NTSCsRGB, NTSC, DCI-P3, Adobe RGB
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs125%107%
NTSC coverage (typical)Differs114%96%
Display sRGBYesYes
Display panel size27 inch / 68.5 cm27 inch / 68.5 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Adobe RGB coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87%
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87%
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSyncDiffersNoYes
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video syncKnown for oneSeparate Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)Unknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyYesYes
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersOfficeGaming
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Front bezel colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Feet colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort out quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort out versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionDiffers2.22.3
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentDiffersYesNo
Adjustable height (max)Known for one15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pivot angleKnown for one-90 - 90°Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one-180 - 180°Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 30°-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesPortuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, UkrainianPortuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneOperation, Stand-byUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for oneDUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one16 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs23.43 W28.47 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.35 W0.5 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one13.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supply typeInternalInternal
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating altitude0 - 3658 m0 - 3658 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 12192 m0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs615 mm614 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one229 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Differs540 mm518 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one6.44 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (without stand)Differs615 mm614 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Differs361 mm368 mm
Weight (without stand)Known for one4.77 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package width730 mm730 mm
Package depthKnown for one139 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightDiffers445 mm455 mm
Package weightKnown for one9.17 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneDisplayPort, HDMI, Power, USB Type-C to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSmartControlUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCOUnknown — not stated by the source
Doesn't containKnown for onePVC/BFRUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
HBR3 supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersDDC/CI, Mac OS, sRGB, Windows 11 / 10DDC/CI, Mac OS X, sRGB, Windows 11 / 10
Exterior finish typeTexturedTextured
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCB, CE, EAC, EMF, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), RoHS, TÜV mark, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source
EasyRead modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Monitor sync input signalDiffersSeparate Sync, Sync on GreenSeparate Sync
SoftBlueKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementDiffersSmartImageSmartImage game
Regulatory ApprovalsDiffersCB, CE Mark, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, EAC, EAC ROHS, MEPS, UKCA, EMF, FCC, ICES-003, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0CE Mark, FCC, WEEE, CB, MEPS, Korea MEPS, BSMI, CEL, China RoHS, CCC, CECP, UKCA, ICES-003, EMF, eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Circular Polarization
User controlsDiffersSmartImage, Input, Brightness, Menu, Power On/OffPower On/Off, Menu/OK, Input/Up, Game Mode/Down, SmartImage game/Back
Low input lagKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Philips SmartUniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93 - 105%
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
Delta EKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rate100%100%
Product post-consumer recycled plasticKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneEAR99Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More monitor comparisons

All monitor comparisons