Philips 279C9 27" 4K Monitor (2020)
84% Neofiliac76% External
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Product Overview
Philips 279C9 is a high-end 27-inch 4K monitor designed for general computing in Philips's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel with great color reproduction.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rich color reproduction
- DisplayHDR 400
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1300:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- High 92.72 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
- Integrated USB-C hub
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Punchy, vibrant IPS panel
- USB-C connectivity with 65W of device charging power
Cons
- Mediocre pixel pitch
- No true HDR
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2), 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-175° ~ 175°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 25°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
92.72% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.54 in / 39 mm w/o stand, 8.58 in / 218 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
13.9 in / 353 mm w/o stand, 15.63 in / 397 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.09 in / 612 mm
Weight
4.25 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 5.85 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast Ratio
1300:1 (static), 50000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
90.7% NTSC, 109% sRGB
Pixel Density
163 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.155 mm
Refresh Rate
23 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
CB, CCC, CECP, CEL, CE Mark, EAEU RoHS, ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPA, EPEAT, FCC Class B, ICES-003, SEMKO, TCO Certified, TÜV/Ergo, TÜV Eye Comfort, TÜV/GS, UKRAINIAN
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
EasyRead, Flicker-free technology, Mega Infinity DCR, SmartControl, Separate Sync, Low Blue Light, Adaptive-Sync technology, SmartImage, DDC/CI, Zero Bezel Design
Performance
Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Power Supply
65 W Power Delivery via USB-C
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-C to Type-C/A cable
Debut
2020
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Reviewer score 76%Philips 279C9 has a 27-inch IPS panel with a native resolution of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels running at 60Hz. It's also certified with the VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard. This doesn't imply true HDR capability, but it does ensure correct color balance. The IPS tech predictably translates into pretty impeccable viewing angles and contrast performance is about as good as it gets from this panel type.
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Pros
- Punchy, vibrant IPS panel
- USB-C connectivity with 65W of device charging power
Cons
- No true HDR
- Mediocre pixel pitch
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References
- ^ Philips 279C9 monitor review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/philips-279c9-monitor. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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