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

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  • 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%

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Comparison of 27B2U3601/27, 27M4N5500PT/69
140 specifications
Display9 differ
Display technologyDiffersLCDLED
Panel typeDiffersIPSFast IPS
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
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
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
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 230 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one48 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDifferssRGB, NTSCsRGB, NTSC, DCI-P3, Adobe RGB
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs125%107%
NTSC coverage (typical)Differs114%96%
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
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
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
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
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
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 angle rangeDiffers-5 - 30°-5 - 20°
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 (PowerSave)Known for one13.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
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
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

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