Philips Brilliance 279P1

The Philips Brilliance 279P1 is a middle-of-the-road monitor with solid build quality, good image quality and color coverage and decent accuracy. It excels with its four downstream USB 3.2 ports and USB Type-C port. Combined with a versatile stand, the the 279P1 is a great workhorse.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Philips Brilliance P-Line 27" LCD monitor with UltraClear 4K UHD 3840x2160 resolution and IPS panel for wide-viewing angles and full colors
  • Aspect Ratio is 16:9; Viewing Angle (CR≧10) is 178º (H) / 178º (V); Brightness is 350cd/㎡
  • 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)

PROS

+ + Great, adjustable stand
+ + Built-in USB hub to charge devices
+ + Thin bezels
+ + Accurate grayscale tracking

CONS

- Clunky OSD
- No HDR
- Contrast could be higher

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on May 27, 2021
The Philips Brilliance 279P1 is a middle-of-the-road monitor with solid build quality, good image quality and color coverage and decent accuracy. It excels with its four downstream USB 3.2 ports and USB Type-C port. Combined with a versatile stand, the the 279P1 is a great workhorse.
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By PCMag on April 06, 2021
Chock-full of features and shining with solid brightness and color coverage, the Philips Brilliance 279P1 is an excellent entry in the growing category of docking-station monitors.
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