Philips 278M1R 27" 4K Gaming Monitor w/ Ambiglow (2020)
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Philips 278M1R is a high-end 27-inch 4K gaming monitor in Philips's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel.
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. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; BC 1.2), 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-33° ~ 33°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
88.17% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.95 in / 75 mm w/o stand, 9.88 in / 251 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.57 in / 370 mm w/o stand, 17.2 in / 437 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.17 in / 614 mm
Weight
4.53 kg / 10 lbs w/o stand , 6.74 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (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
89% Adobe RGB, 91% DCI-P3, 105% sRGB
Pixel Density
163 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.155 mm
Refresh Rate
23 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
CB, CCC, CECP, CEL, CE Mark, CU-EAC, RoHS, TUV/ISO9241-307, TUV-BAUART, UKRAINIAN
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
RGB Lighting
Ambiglow RGB lighting
Video
DDC/CI, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, Separate Sync, Mega Infinity DCR, HDR ready, 4-sided Ambiglow, SmartImage, Adaptive-Sync Technology, SmartUniformity
Performance
Energy Efficiency
B
Power Consumption
35.1 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB Type-B cable
Debut
2020
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