Philips 279P1/27 4K LCD Monitor with USB-C Review

Features

Philips Brilliance 279P1/27 LCD: Monitor with UltraClear 4K UHD 3840×2160 resolution and IPS panel for wide-viewing angles and full colors
USB-C DOCKING: Power Delivery charges up to 65 Watts and is compatible with laptops and phones while receiving video and USB-C 3.2 gen2 signals
SPEAKERS: Duo built-In 3W stereo speakers for multimedia and convenience
SMARTERGOBASE: Monitor base enables people-friendly height, tilt, rotate, and pivot ergonomic adjustments and is wall mountable (VESA compatible)
POWER EFFICIENT: Built-in PowerSensor detects and dims display when user is away, saving up to 80% energy costs, and LightSensor auto-adjusts brightness based on the room’s lighting condition for the perfect blend of brightness and power savings
MULTIPLE OUTPUTS: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 inputs and USB 3.2 hub (x4 ports), audio in/out, and Gigabit Ethernet ports
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLORS: Displays over 1.07 billion colors for smooth gradations and 122% sRGB/103% NTSC color gamut for life-like images
PEACE OF MIND: Philips monitors come with 4-Year Advance Replacement Warranty in the United States, minimizing downtime
DESIGNED FOR YOUR WELL-BEING: LowBlue and EasyRead modes for easy on-the-eyes productivity and reading experience, Flicker-free technology to reduce eye fatigue
ECO-FRIENDLY: EnergyStar Certified & 100% recyclable packing

Specifications

Picture/Display

LCD panel type	IPS technology
Backlight type	W-LED system
Panel Size	27 inch / 68.6 cm
Display Screen Coating	Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
Effective viewing area	596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V)
Aspect ratio	16:9
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz*
Pixel Density	163 PPI
Response time (typical)	4 ms (Gray to Gray)*
Brightness	350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
SmartContrast	50,000,000 :1
Pixel pitch	0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
Viewing angle	178º (H) / 178º (V) – @ C/R > 10
Flicker-free	Yes
Picture enhancement	SmartImage
Display colors	Color support 1.07 billion colors
Color gamut (typical)	NTSC 103%, sRGB 122%
Scanning Frequency	30 – 140 kHz (H) / 23 – 60 Hz (V)
SmartUniformity	97 ~ 102%
Delta E	< 2 (sRGB)
sRGB	Yes
LowBlue Mode	Yes
EasyRead	Yes

Connectivity

Signal Input	DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 1 (upstream, power delivery up to 90 W)
HDCP	HDCP 2.2 (HDMI / DP / USB-C)
HBR3	Yes
USB:	USB-C x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 x 4 (downstream with 1 fast charge B.C 1.2)
Audio (In/Out)	Audio out
RJ45	Ethernet LAN (10M/100M/1G)*, Wake on LAN
Sync Input	Separate Sync

USB

USB-C	Reversible plug connector
Super speed	Data and Video transfer
DP	Built-in Display Port Alt mode
Power delivery	USB PD version 3.0
USB-C max. power delivery	Up to 90W (5V/3A; 7V/3A; 9V/3A; 10V/3A; 12V/3A; 15V/3A; 20V/3.25A)

Convenience

Built-in Speakers	3 W x 2
User convenience	SmartImage Input PowerSensor Menu Power On/Off
Control software	SmartControl
OSD Languages	Brazil Portuguese Czech Dutch English French Finnish German Greek Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Polish Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Turkish Ukranian
Other convenience	Kensington lock VESA mount (100x100mm)
Plug & Play Compatibility	DDC/CI Mac OS X sRGB Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

Stand

Height adjustment	150 mm
Pivot	-/+90 degree
Swivel	-/+180 degree
Tilt	-5/35 degree

Power

ECO mode	20.9 W (typ.)
On mode	25.9 W (typ.) (EnergyStar test method)
Standby mode	0.3 W
Off mode	Zero watts with Zero switch
Power LED indicator	Operation – White Standby mode- White (blinking)
Power supply	Built-in 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Dimensions

Product with stand(max height)	613 x 537 x 205 mm
Product with stand(max height)	24.1 x 21.1 x 8.1 inch
Product without stand (mm)	613 x 366 x 54 mm
Product without stand in inch	24.1 x 14.4 x 2.1 inch
Packaging in mm (WxHxD)	730 x 471 x 193 mm
Packaging in inch (WxHxD)	28.7 x 18.5 x 7.6 inch

Weight

Product with stand (kg)	7.38 kg
Product with stand (lb)	16.24 lb
Product without stand (kg)	5.73 kg
Product without stand (lb)	12.61 lb
Product with packaging (kg)	9.18 kg
Product with packaging (lb)	20.20 lb

Operating conditions

Temperature range (operation)	0°C to 40°C °C
Temperature range (storage)	-20°C to 60°C °C
Relative humidity	20%-80 %
Altitude	Operation: +12,000ft (3,658m), Non-operation: +40,000ft (12,192m)
MTBF (demonstrated)	70,000 hrs (excluded backlight)

Sustainability

Environmental and energy	PowerSensor LightSensor EnergyStar 8.0 EPEAT* TCO Certified Edge RoHS
Recyclable packaging material	100 %
Post consumer recycled plastic	85%
Specific Substances	Mercury free Lead free PVC / BFR free housing

Compliance and standards

Regulatory Approvals

EPA
cETLus
CB
TUV/GS
TUV Ergo
SEMKO
CU-EAC
EAEU RoHS
CE Mark
UKRAINIAN
FCC Class B
ICES-003
TUV Eye Comfort certified

Cabinet

Front bezel	Black
Rear cover	Black
Foot	Black
Finish	Texture

The maximum resolution works for either HDMI, DP or USB-C input.
Response time value equal to SmartResponse
NTSC Area based on CIE1976
sRGB Area based on CIE1931
For Video transmission via USB-C, your Notebook/device must support USB-C DP Alt mode
Activities such as screen sharing, on-line streaming video and audio over the Internet can impact your network performance. Your hardware, network bandwidth and its performance will determine overall audio and video quality.
For USB-C power and charging function, your Notebook/device must support USB-C standard Power Delivery specifications. Please check with your Notebook user manual or manufacturer for more details.
If your Ethernet connection seems slow, please enter OSD menu and select USB 3.0 or higher version which can support the LAN speed to 1G.
EPEAT rating is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit https://www.epeat.net/ for registration status in your country.
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Now let us open the box and see what the Philips 279P1/27 LCD Monitor with USB-C has in store!

Packaging

As far as the packaging goes the Philips 279P1/27 Monitor will arrive in your typical packaging and weighs roughly 20lbs. Everything is placed tightly into a Styrofoam mold and stays put when you shake the package around.