“Labs Winner”, two “Recommended” awards and overall great results for Philips 279C9, 276B9, 346P1CRH, and 345B1C @ PC Pro (UK)
PC Pro, an IT/hardware-focused print magazine from the UK published in their latest issue in their “Labs” section a group test of 29 monitors, including reviews of the Philips Moda 279C9, Philips 276B9, Philips Brilliance 346P1CRH, and Philips 345B1C.
The Philips Moda 279C9 received 5/5 stars and PC PRO’s Recommended award
The Philps 276B9 received 4/5 stars and PC PRO’s Recommended award.
The Philips 346P1CRH received 5/5 stars and PC PRO’s Labs Winner award.
The Philips 345B1C received 4/5 stars.
PROS
+ 279 cd/m² brightness
+ 93.6% gamut coverage with 93.9% gamut volume of the sRGB mode
+ Average Delta E of 0.54 and a maximum of 1.03, in sRGB mode
+ 1304:1 contrast ratio
+ Spot-on 6522K colour temperature
+ Multitude of “smart” presets and an intuitive OSD
+ USB-C input with 65 W power delivery
+ Solid selection of connections including four USB 3.2 ports
+ Ergonomic stand with height adjustment
CONS
– Cable management
Verdict: „Philips plays the style card with the Moda 27, with an art deco feel to the square base and ist cut-out circle. […] Bearing in mind all the quality on show, the price feels eminently reasonable (if you a see Philips Moda 27 for around 300 pounds, note that’s for an older model that includes a 1440p panel). Like a Netflix aspace documentary played over HDMI to take advantage of the Moda’s DisplayHDR 400 certification, this is a monitor that shines bright.“
PROS
+ 1440p IPS panel with 1.07 billion colours
+ Peak brightness of 389 nits
+ Wide gamut coverage with 92% DCI-P3 coverage
+ Excellent colour accuracy with a Delta E of 0.4
+ USB-C port with 65W power delivery
+ 1080p IR pop-up webcam
+ Price
CONS
– No change to gamut volume (129%) in sRGB mode
– Relatively thick bezels at the bottom and an effective rather than stylish base
– No RJ-45 connector
– Audio of the webcam lags by half a second behind the image – Mediocre microphone, but better than most laptop webcams
Verdict: “Philips offer punters a choice: if you want luxury, choose a monitor from its Brillliance range. If you’re after value, consider taking the B line […] Considering the price, there’s a lot to like about this 27-inch IPS screen.”
PROS
+ High brightness of 463 nits
+ 92% sRGB gamut coverage and 95% volume
+ Average Delta E of 0.92
+ AMD FreeSync
+ 100 Hz refresh rate
+ 4 ms GtG and game modes
+ Brightness uniformity with only 6.4% variation
+ LightSensor
+ Windows Hello supported 1080p webcam
+ Four-port USB hub and a RJ-45 port
+ USB-C with 90W power delivery
+ Daisy-chaining possible thanks to DisplayPort output
+ PiP and PbP modes
+ KVM switch
CONS
– Slightly off colour temperature 7108K
Verdict: “The curved Brilliance lives up to its name, defeating all-comers in the process.[…] If you don’t need all these features or USB-C, then take a look at the cheaper B Line 345B1C, which like the Brilliance enjoys a high-quality and flexible (albeit not the most elegant) stand and excellent speakers. If you’re looking for a curved 34-inch panel that has it all, thought, then opt for the Brillliance.”
PROS
+ Flexible stand with generous 180 mm height adjustment
+ 3440 x 1440 resolution of the 34-inch VA panel
+ Four port USB hub
+ 317 nits brightness is still more than good enough
+ sRGB mode locks brightness with a usable 223 nits + Good overall colour accuracy with an average Delta E of 1.41, but a maximum of 6.72
CONS
– Lacks a USB-C port
– No daisy-chaining
– No pop-up webcam
– sRGB gamut is clamped to 81% in the sRGB mode, instead of default mode with 96% coverage and 121% volume.
Verdict: “If you don’t’ need USB-C docking then this quality-packed 34-inch curved makes sense. […] This isn’t a panel targeted at colour purists, and is instead aiming to deliver good quality for a competitive price – something it achieves with gusto.”