Monitors / Comparison

Dell E170S vs LG 19CNV42K-B

Monitor · Dell

Dell E170S

17″ · 1280×1024 · 60 Hz
GEAR SCORE 26.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution33
Response time50
VS
Monitor · LG

LG 19CNV42K-B

19″ · 1440×900 · 60 Hz
GEAR SCORE 26.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution32
Response time50
Verdict

Dell E170S and LG 19CNV42K-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 26 and 26.

  • Resolution: Dell E170S leads (1280×1024 vs 1440×900).
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Dell E170S

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell E170SLG 19CNV42K-B
26Gear score26
17″Screen size19″
1280×1024Resolution1440×900
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
5 msResponse time5 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Dell E170S or LG 19CNV42K-B better?

Dell E170S and LG 19CNV42K-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 26 and 26. Resolution: Dell E170S leads (1280×1024 vs 1440×900).