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Philips 278E1A

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Both photos and videos showed good contrast
  • 272E1CA is fine for casual gaming
  • with a generous four-year warranty

Cons

  • lacks both HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity
  • they are just a little disappointing given the on-paper specifications
  • It does lack some features of more expensive alternatives

Key specs

  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 4 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Philips 278E1A - Pros & Cons

Philips 278E1A

Pros

  • Both photos and videos showed good contrast
  • 272E1CA is fine for casual gaming
  • with a generous four-year warranty
  • nice
  • convenient touch
  • the ports face outward in back for relatively easy access
  • the monitor proved fine for casual viewing of either
  • image quality is decent
  • design can clean messy cables and better organize the office
  • visuals and elegant design
  • stunning visuals and elegant design

Cons

  • lacks both HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity
  • they are just a little disappointing given the on-paper specifications
  • It does lack some features of more expensive alternatives
  • IPS panel slightly disappoints in terms of punch and vibrancy
  • lack of USB-C connectivity
  • No need to bundle cables with extra ties
  • No SD card reader or USB connectors
  • HDR is just annoying to anything other than video on a Windows PC
  • Not built-in USB hub or SD card reader
  • do not use it for image calibration
  • details disappear completely as soon as you turn on the light switch

Philips 278E1A - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
4 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
4.78 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Philips 278E1A - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (without stand)14.49 in
Height with stand18.15 in
Depth (with stand)1.77 in
Width (with stand)24.13 in
Weight0.17 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)91.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)91.0 %
Display technologyLCD
BacklightW-LED
Panel typeIPS
Response time4.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classG
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)20.22 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
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Features
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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