Philips 279M1RV 27" 4K Gaming Monitor w/ Ambiglow (2021)

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Product Overview

Philips 279M1RV is a high-end 27-inch 4K gaming monitor in Philips's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel with 144 Hz refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 600. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect excellent performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.

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Neofiliac score 95% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • High 97.6 % screen-to-body ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons

    Price Comparison

    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; upstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 3x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    130 mm / 5.1181 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    N/A
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -35° ~ 35°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 20°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black
    Speakers
    2x 5W
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    97.6% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    2.95 in / 75 mm w/o stand, 11.1 in / 282 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    13.9 in / 353 mm w/o stand, 21.46 in / 545 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    23.98 in / 609 mm
    Weight
    5.2 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 9 kg / 20 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Brightness
    450 nits
    Contrast Ratio
    1000:1 (static)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal
    27" (27.01 in / 685.985 mm)
    Display Type
    IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
    Gamut
    110.1% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 112% NTSC, 133% sRGB
    Pixel Density
    161 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.155 mm
    Refresh Rate
    48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
    Resolution
    4K (3840x2160)
    Response Time
    1 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 600
    Licenses
    CB, CE, CU-EAC, RoHS, TUV-BAUART, TUV/ISO9241-307
    Operating Humidity
    20 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 35 °C , 32 °F ~ 95 °F
    RGB Lighting
    Ambiglow RGB lighting
    Variable Framerate
    NVIDIA G-SYNC
    Video
    Flicker-free technology, Gaming Features for Xbox Series X, Separate Sync, Mega Infinity DCR, Nano IPS, SmartImage HDR, MultiView, Low Blue Light, Adaptive-Sync Technology, SmartUniformity, Ambiglow 4-sided, Picture-by-Picture

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    54.9 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-C to Type-C cable (optional)
    Debut
    2021

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