Philips is introducing a new product ideal for graphic professionals at home office. The Philips 27B1U7903 is a new monitor with good specs that should compete in a more affordable price segment.
With a robust yet discreet look, the monitor features a panel illuminated by Mini LED technology to offer high contrast and more energy efficiency. Its IPS screen measures 27-inch and delivers refresh rates of just 60Hz. The native resolution is 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), promoting a density of 163 ppi.
Philips has applied 2304 dimming zones to achieve the high contrast ratio of 1300:1 with peak brightness at 1400 nits when displaying HDR content. These specifications elect the monitor to VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification, attesting that it covers 95% of the DCI-P3 range, although the manufacturer advertises this index as 97.2% coverage.
In standard dynamic range (SDR) view, the monitor displays peak brightness at 1,400 nits with a response time of 4 milliseconds in GTG, reiterating that the peripheral is not suitable for gamers.
For the connectivity, it can connect the monitor via a DisplayPort 1.4 port or two HDMI 2.0 ports. The device includes two 3W speakers and a P2 headphone jack. There is also a board with 4 USB ports.
The 27B1U7903 also has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one of which is just for charging a laptop with a high power of 90W. The other is capable of reading and loading other accessories, such as an external HD or SSD.
For now, the suggested price or release forecast in regions other than China has not yet been revealed by Philips.
