Philips 279M1RV / 144Hz IPS with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayHDR 600
The Philips 279M1RV monitor combines a fast refresh rate with a 4K UHD resolution, as well as a number of other appealing features. Included is HDMI 2.1 capabilities, which allows for the use of '4K' UHD @120Hz on gaming consoles like as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
This part of the company's Momentum series is distinguished by a long inverted T-shaped stand base that is completed in a dark silver-colored brushed plastic finish. The monitor has dual-stage bezels, with a thin panel border and a thin hard plastic outside component on the first stage and a thicker outer component on the second level. With the panel border being particularly narrow at the top and sides, the effect is particularly dramatic. When seen from the front, the OSD (On Screen Display) is operated by a joystick located at the back of the screen, towards the right side of the screen. On the underside of the bottom bezel, there is a little center joystick. A 27-inch LG Display Nano IPS screen with a 3840 x 2160 (‘4K' UHD) resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz is used to display the content. VRR is enabled via Adaptive-Sync and HDMI 2.1 VRR, allowing the use of Nvidia's 'G-SYNC Compatible Mode' or AMD FreeSync with a VRR range of 48 to 144Hz (plus LFC). 178°/178° viewing angles are provided by a matte anti-glare screen surface, which also has a 1000:1 static contrast ratio and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio. Colors can be displayed in 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) depth, and the monitor comes with a factory calibrated sRGB configuration with a predetermined DeltaE value of 2. A flicker-free WLED backlight has a typical maximum brightness of 450 cd/m2 (600 cd/m2+ peak HDR luminance) and a color gamut of 98 percent DCI-P3 when used as a display backlight.
The display responds to HDR10 material with VESA DisplayHDR 600 compatibility, allowing it to take advantage of the monitor's 10-bit color, wide gamut, and high brightness to great advantage. It is also possible to use local dimming with this panel, and an edge-lit 32 zone layout is expected based on previous models with this panel. A response time of 1ms from grey to grey is indicated, which, as is customary, should be treated with caution.
Ambiglow RGB LED lighting strips are embedded beneath the bottom bezel, as well as at the top and sides of the screen at the back. When this happens, it casts light over the desk and illuminates the wall behind the screen, adding to the overall ambiance, while also increasing apparent contrast in some circumstances. The accompanying stand attaches to the base of the monitor via a quick-release mechanism and has 100 x 100mm VESA mounting holes beneath it. Tilt, swivel, and height adjustments are all available on this stand (130mm or 5.12 inches). The connections are located on the bottom of the unit and include: DC power input (for an external "power brick"), USB 2.0, and a serial port. There are three HDMI 2.1 ports, one DP 1.4 port, one USB-C port (with 65W PD and DP Alt Mode), four USB 3.2 ports (two of which are fast charging – plus an upstream port), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 2-device PbP is enabled by the inclusion of two 5W DTS speakers, which should produce potentially rather rich sound output.
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It surprises me that Philips of all companies makes the first perfect 27" screen I might actually want to buy. No compromises here, if the specs hold up to actual testing. All previous 27" screens lacked one of the features, either no HDMI 2.1, no 144Hz, not at least HDR600, or they were curved, etc.
I hope by the time this is actually available to buy, more companies have created screens with these specs.
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Mmm...? To me 27/28 inch is perfect for 4K (well, 5K would be perfect). 27" 1440p is not enough.
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32 zone LED backlighting would be fine for casual content, but professionals should note the halo effect will be very strong on these. Otherwise, a 30-32" version of these would be lovely.

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But not HDR TrueBlack
Wich is really made for IPS screen...
AOC/Acer have the same spec but with that new revision, Iiyama will have it too in a few.
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Everything checks out except size. The point of 4k is it allows you to use larger screen sizes without pixelation. Sadly many consumers are unaware of the relationship of size vs res or PPI and they are the target market for this type of display. Same goes for the 32" 1080p monitor posted earlier.