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Revainrating 4 out of 5

The first screen broke. The second is fine.

All in all, this is a very good monitor. The only problem I had was that it arrived broken. Revain quickly replaced him. Very good IPP. Easy to use.

What are the positive aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Reliable, good quality screen at a great price.
What are the cons of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • -

Well packaged, still no stuck or dead pixels BUT I haven't run any test patterns yet. The viewing angle looks great. Side by side and up and down. Philips includes some definitive test results that I don't understand. However, you have to understand that my first display was a 7 inch mono CRT monitor which I used on my first IMSAI 8080 computer in the 70's and my first IBM ThinkPad was a 700C so most were producing today IPS color displays are just wonderful. If any negatives come up I will…

What benefits does Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen offer?
  • ‎3840x2160
What are the drawbacks of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Monitor colors are washed out.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect and affordable

I'm probably too blunt to tell this model apart from a truly high-end model, but I think this is an amazing 4K monitor. It's bright, light, thin, affordable, and frankly, it looks and performs a lot better than you'd expect given the price.

What are the key selling points of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • 27 inches
What are the drawbacks of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • annoys

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent image quality at an affordable price!

I needed it from time to time for 4k video streaming and light gaming. Superb picture quality with 4K content and great gaming performance at 60Hz.

What are the upsides of using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Its advanced display technology produces a sharp and clear image.
What are the negative aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Poor image quality and resolution.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Poor materials and/or screen construction

Stripes and flickering appeared on the screen after 3 months of use. There was no physical contact with the monitor except for adjusting the position on the table, after which the enclosed handling instructions were properly followed. I've never had this type of damage on a monitor I've owned for personal use or used for work and I'm pretty sure the crack was the result of poor construction and/or high quality materials. I was very disappointed when I was told that this type of screen crack is…

What are the upsides of using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • also for the old ones
What are the trade-offs of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Update

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Flawless 4K monitor for $250. We bought 4!

We needed a monitor to replace my wife's 27" iMac. The resolution and picture quality is better than her old 27" iMac. We were so impressed with the quality and the price that we bought 4:two for my wife's new Mac Mini (with new Apple chip) and two for my Lenovo PC laptop One caveat: IPS monitors can burn in. I haven't had any problems with this, but sometimes a warning pops up on the screen.

What are the positive aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • ‎Philips computer monitors
What are the trade-offs of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • some difficulties

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great 4K quality for the price, a bit difficult to use

Reliable monitor for the price. One downside is that you can't easily adjust the brightness (it takes 4 menu clicks) and there's no automatic brightness adjustment.

What are the key selling points of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • 3840x2160 pixels
What are the cons of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Short guide

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Customer support is useless.

After a verbal argument with me, customer service hung up. TWICE. That's what you get for support from abroad. Thanks for attention.

What are the positive aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Philips computer monitors
What negative qualities does Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen possess?
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect complement to my MacBook Pro.

I have an older MacBook Pro (no video port) Thunderbolt 3 ports. I used an HDMI adapter and it works great. Its adjustable stand lets you get the perfect viewing angle!

What positive qualities does Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen possess?
  • The adjustable stand gives you the perfect viewing angle
What negative qualities does Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen possess?
  • Bad viewing angles

Revainrating 5 out of 5

best for game consoles

I bought it specifically for my PS4 Pro and the WOW build quality, looks, picture quality, input lag and response time are all amazing and just what I was looking for. It's so good that I use it as my primary PC monitor instead of my 1440p 144hz Acer monitor. I love this item, it's worth it

What are the upsides of using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • a good thing
What negative qualities does Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen possess?
  • secret

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Stunning image clarity, thin bezel.

4k on this monitor is fantastic. I have it next to my HD monitor and I can barely look at the HD monitor because it looks so dark and grainy in comparison that my eyes have to adjust. Should have bought two of these.

What are the reasons to consider Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Peace of mind Philips monitors come with a 4-year US lead replacement to minimize downtime
What are the downsides to using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Not bad

Revainrating 1 out of 5

It took all of 10 minutes.

I'm really impressed that it was so easy for me. After setting up the monitor, I wanted to see how it compares to my TN panel. I brought the video up to the screen and after a few minutes I lost all frames. I thought it might be the display port cable I was using, so I tried the HDMI cable that came with the monitor. No luck there. Then I thought maybe the GPU I connected it to died, so I tried a different one. Still no luck. Finally I tried going straight into the motherboard and when I turned

What are the key selling points of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Preferably
What are the drawbacks of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Suitable

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I can't get warranty help from Philips

After a few months, the monitor stopped receiving input. Bought a new cable but not good. The contact page of the Philips website goes blank. Now it's just an anchor. Nobody cares.

What are the upsides of using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Philips E-Line 27" 4K UHD 3840x2160 curved borderless LED monitor
What are the shortcomings associated with Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • fading

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Crystal clear best in my rating

For some reason, when I bought a new desktop computer, the TV monitor that I had used in the past with great results could not be adjusted to give a clear picture. Bought a Philips 278E1A and it's crystal clear. I even made the text much smaller and can view multiple windows with no problem. The color is also great for photos.

What are the reasons to consider Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • computers and accessories
What are the downsides to using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Non-intuitive menu system

I ordered this monitor from Deal Targets; I am satisfied with their service. Apparently this is a popular item as availability changes almost daily and prices fluctuate. I was happy to get one for a reasonable price. Be careful what you order. The 278E1A has a good VESA mount, the other doesn't.

What are the pros of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • A wide range of connectors makes it easy to connect all types of devices.
What are the disadvantages of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Poor color accuracy and brightness compared to other monitors.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Maybe it's current, but I don't have the problems others see

I mounted this VESA monitor on a multi-monitor stand and had no problems with the mount. The holes on the back seem 100x100 to me and the connector placement, while not perfect (as seen in the photos), was fine. I think the port load comment might be fair, and I wish the ports were vertical like many other monitors. I've just started using the monitor but the picture quality is excellent, the colors look great and I haven't had any problems with any blemishes. so far on the screen. I will…

What are the positive aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • ‎Black/Silver
What are the drawbacks of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Not the best

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Broken block in my rating

I was a monitor fanatic for a while. After 12 days, a faint vertical purple streak began to appear intermittently in the center of the screen. It was intermittent but I returned the monitor for fear it would become permanent. I suspect it was just a defective unit, otherwise the monitor works surprisingly well.

What are the reasons to consider Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Not cheap but decent
What are the downsides to using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • The appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good monitor but cannot change the angle

It's a decent monitor with a reasonably good resolution, plenty of port support, and nice looks. Haven't tried playing it yet. Frame/rim not as thin as expected but acceptable. The angle isn't adjustable, so have a dictionary or textbook handy as a cornerstone. FYI, note that while the MacBook Air 2015 can output 4k resolution, it has a very significant lag, and I personally find that the refresh rate drops below 10 even when browsing Reddit or viewing PDF, what the heck is not a monitor…

What are the positive aspects of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Frameless
What are the downsides to using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Limited viewing angles.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It worked great for 3 months and then stopped working.

I really liked this monitor and wanted it to last a long time. A decent monitor for the price. BUT. it only worked about 3 months. Then one day while playing it started flashing different colors and stopped working. I couldn't even access the device's menu. I turned off the power and tried to restart several times. Vain. Looked at factory/hard reset and they didn't have one for this device. Called Philips support, they claim under warranty. A very annoying and unreliable monitor. upset.

What are the favorable features of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • ‎Flat screen
What are the drawbacks of Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Neutral

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent value for money, very clear output, pleasing to the eye

I connected it to my laptop via the HDMI port, it offers a very clear output and a very large workspace. I also like the low blue light option, which I leave on all the time (it took about half a day to get used to). Very happy with the purchase, everything works better than I expected.

What are the perks associated with Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • All is well!
What are the downsides to using Upgrade Your Display with Philips 278E1A Frameless Monitor: 4K Resolution, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers, Blue Light Filter, HDMI Connectivity, LED Flat Screen?
  • Only available in white