Philips Momentum 279M1RV 4K Gaming Monitor with 144 Hz, HDMI 2.1 and Ambiglow

With the new 27 inch monitor Momentum 279M1RV, Philips has introduced a new gaming screen with 4K resolution, especially for the Xbox.

Philips is expanding its 27 inch monitor portfolio with the new Philips 279M1RV. The Philips monitor is specially designed for the Xbox Series X | S, but of course, can also be used on PlayStation or PV. It is aimed at all owners of one of the next-gen consoles who prefer to use an optimized gaming monitor for gaming instead of a TV.

Philips Momentum 279M1RV features a nano IPS panel with W-LED background lighting and has a 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), and a pixel density of 163 PPI. The image update rate via HDMI is 144 Hz, via USB-C at 120 Hz. The response time (GtG and MPRT), which is also very important for gamers, is 1 ms each, AMD FreeSync Premium is on board.

Philips specifies the contrast ratio is 1,000: 1, and the brightness is 450 cd/m². For this purpose, the monitor has DisplayHDR 600 or DisplayHDR 400 certifications. The NTSC, sRGB, and Adobe RGB color spaces each cover more than 100 percent.

On the other hand, there is agreement again on the connectivity. Philips Momentum 279M1RV is each equipped with three HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, and one USB-C with DP switch mode and power delivery with 65 W. There is also a USB hub with one USB-B (upstream) and four USB 3.2 (downstream, two with quick-charge BC 1.2). A headphone output is also on board.

The Philips 279M1RV is rounded off by a four-sided AmbiGlow, which throws light effects that match the content displayed on a wall behind the monitor. Two speakers with 5 watts each are also installed. In addition, the stand is height-adjustable as well as tiltable and rotatable.

Price and availability

Philips Momentum 279M1RV 27 inch monitor for gaming has been priced at £714.91 and is now available to buy at the Amazon.co.uk online store.

Philips 279M1RV specifications

• Display: 27-inch Nano IPS LCD panel
• Backlight type: W-LED system
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Refresh rate: 144 Hz
• Pixel Density: 163 PPI
• Response time (typical): 1 ms (Grey to Grey)
• Brightness: 450 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
• Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V)
• Colour gamut: DCI-P3: 98%, NTSC 112%, sRGB 133%, Adobe RGB: 110.1%
• Display colors: 1.07 billion
• Features: Low Input Lag, Mega Infinity DCR, Flicker-free, DisplayHDR 600, SmartImage game, LowBlue Mode, sRGB, Adaptive sync, Kensington lock
• SmartUniformity: 97 ~ 102%
• Delta E: < 2 (sRGB)
• Ambiglow: 4 sided
• G-SYNC: Compatible 60 Hz ~ 144 Hz (DP)
• Connectivity: HDMI 2.1 x 3, DP 1.4 x 1, USB-C x 1 (DP Alt mode, PD 65 W), USB-B x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 x 4 (downstream with 2 fast charge B.C 1.2), Headphone out
• Audio: 5 W x 2, DTS Sound Speakers
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Height adjustment 130 mm, Swivel -/+ 35 degrees, Tilt -5/20 degree
• Dimensions: 609 x 545 x 282 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 9.00 kg

Recently, Philips has introduced the 325E8 75 Hz 32 inch computer monitor, which uses a VA panel with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), a 75 Hz refresh rate, and is priced at $299.99.