We analyze the Philips E278E8QJAB / 00 monitor, 27 inches of pure performance

We return with a new analysis in Actualidad Gadget the kind that helps you decide between a lot of content. We know that the purchase of a monitor is in most cases a trauma taking into account the huge number of devices offered on the market with similar characteristics and prices. Once again we collaborate with Philips testing one of your devices.

This time we have in our hands the 27-inch curved monitor E278E8QJAB / 00 from Philips, a versatile monitor with a fairly good performance. Stay with us to learn more about this device that can become a great ally for your work and your leisure time.

It is clear that we are not going to find a cheap device, but the reality is that taking into account its benefits it is quite far from being an expensive device. Well, find it in large stores such as Worten or El Corte Inglés, but we Philips 278E8QJAB / 00 E-line 27-inch Curved LCD Monitor with Ultra Wide-Color Full HD Monitor (1920 x 1080) - Black before we proceed with the in-depth analysis where all its pros and especially its cons are going to come out, we go there without further delay.

Design and Materials: Minimalism brand of the house

We find ourselves as we have said in the title with a design house brand, Samsung almost always opts for glossy plastics, which although they are quite beautiful at first glance, tend to get along quite badly with dust and cleaning, since they tend to offer micro-abrasions as it already happens in similar products from other companies of the style of the PlayStation 4, but honestly ... how can you deny that it is very beautiful at first glance? It has a front with frames that do not necessarily seem to be reduced, nor does a 27-inch monitor need it, we also imagine that a curved monitor has to try to preserve the structure of the panel, or at least not compromise it in a product as manageable as a display.

• Dimensions:
  • With stand: 620 x 470 x 189 mm
  • Without stand: 620 x 365 x 68 mm
  • Packed: 730 x 539 x ​​186mm
• Weight:
  • With stand: 4,80 Kg
  • Without stand: 4,57 Kg
  • With packaging: 7,02 Kg

The firm has opted for comfortable materials that do not go unnoticed. The same happens with the base, made of metal in a dark gray color so as not to clash, it enjoys a crescent shape imitating the curve of the screen that offers good performance when it comes to holding the device upright. We take into account that we cannot vary the height, but we can the inclination of the monitor that will be between -5º and 20º, it is not much but enough to adapt it to our needs.

Technical characteristics: Good data, although we are missing something

We start with the numbers and technical specifications, assuming that we have a panel Curved 27-inch VA LCD (68,6cm end-to-end) with 16: 9 layout, or as they say: Ultra-panoramic, which makes its use pleasant and reminds you that you can easily get rid of a second monitor obtaining more than excellent results.

The fact that we are before a VA panel It will not detract too much from day-to-day performance taking into account the huge size of the screen as well as the quality of the panel that offers the most standardized brightness, we find 250 cd / m2. It is important to note that the most gamers will find a sufficient monitor, although not excellent, since we have 4ms delay in the image, which is not bad at all if we are honest, let's say that it is enough for the vast majority of users, but the "gamers" are already demanding response times of between 1 and 2 ms. However, we have done tests in shooters and the monitor has behaved sovereignly well.

Connectivity, multimedia and user experience

We found a connectivity that has left us a bittersweet taste, although we have a VGA port almost in disuse today, on the other hand we have DisplayPort and HDMI that will delight most users. However, I think Philips could have ruled out the use of VGA and added at least one more HDMI port, the reality is that HDMI is the most widely used port today and if you want to use it for example with a video game system at the same time for work, you will have to change cables continuously unless your computer has a DisplayPort port. Definitely, in this range of products it seems to me the least required to have more than one HDMI input.

On the other hand, it has two speakers that serve little more than to get you out of the way, having a monitor like that deserves at least connecting some good speakers or a sound bar of whatever type. The speakers are conspicuous by the absence of bass, However, they are not worse than what we usually find in this type of products since they are usually included rather to get you out of a specific predicament. For its part, to manage the menu and the important range of image reproduction possibilities we have a selector on the back that is quite intuitive and comfortable to use, common in Philips monitors and highly recommended.

Points against

 

Against this monitor From Philips, I have to say that as the vast majority of panels of this type usually have light leaks, which although they do not affect normal use, with completely black screens can drive us crazy, however, I cast the first stone the LCD monitor that does not leak light. For its part, what I liked the least by far about the monitor was precisely that it only has such a standardized HDMI input today.

Points in favor

What I liked the most about the monitor It was undoubtedly the perfect ratio and proportion, this 27-inch monitor allows a user accustomed to dual screens to forget that old habit almost completely. Another remarkable point is the care in the design and the materials that a consecrated firm like Philips usually includes in its designs. On the other hand, at the level of contrast, brightness and color reproduction, as well as the rest of the parameters, it seemed good to me, noting that I have been a lover of Philips panels for many years.

We found a product quite round and recommended, difficult to compare to others in terms of value for money considering that you can get it on Amazon from 214 euros at home. So, I can recommend this monitor if you are thinking of using it mainly for work. In addition, users have given positive reviews in almost all the shops where it is sold, now it is up to you.