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The density of pixels is what Apple pays much more attention to than most PC builders. The problem is that the achievement of the signal experience of the Apple “Retina” display with one of the brand’s own monitors is very expensive. But now you can get the same 27-inch 5K form-factor from Philips 27E3U7903 for a non-manager price.
Ahead and in the center, this monitor corresponds to a resolution of 5K Apple Studio 5k and the density of pixels 218DPI. It looks like an Apple panel and in other ways. There is a comparable set of functions with an excellent connection, including Thunderbolt 4, as well as an integrated web frame and a microphone.
This Philips is even painful Apple with its square, metallic aesthetic and flat base and persistent. Moreover, it even exceeds the Apple display in some indicators. Philips used the latest IPS Black Panel technology to offer 2000: 1 static contrast, especially higher than the ratio of 1200: 1 studio display.
Add Vesa DisplayHDR 600 certification, wide color support and other functions intended for creative professionals, and you have a very strong package on paper. The only catch is that although Philips 27E3U7903 is much cheaper than Apple Studio Display, there are some very good 4K monitors, available with a significant discount among our choice The best monitors for MacBook ProYou will have to really want this field to justify this new Philips panel.
Philips 27E3U7903: Design and Functions
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- Apple design …
- … but not quite quality
- Great connection
Specifications
Panel size: 27 inches
Type of panel: IPS Black
Permission: 5120 on 2880
Brightness: 500 Nits SDR, 600 NIT HDR
Contrast: 2000: 1
Pixel answer: 4 ms GTG
Update speed: 70 Hz
Color coating: 99% DCI-P3
HDR: Vesa Displahdr 600
Weight: 100 mm x 100 mm
Connection: HDMI 2.1 x1, 1x Thunderbolt 4 with 96W PD upstream, 1x Thunderbolt 4 downstream, 1x USB-C upstream, 1x USB-C down the flow, 2x USB-A, headphones OUT OUT
From the very beginning, it is obvious that Philips 27E3U7903 is directed directly to the Apple Studio display. This goes far beyond the basic 27-inch form factor 5K. Square, metal chassis and flat, wide stand and base, and glass screen, everyone shouts the “studio display”. Even how a fixed power cable is stretched from behind, terribly Appley.
Where Philips cannot match Apple for perceived quality. 27E3U7903 mainly plastic, where Apple monitor uses actual metal. So it is not so expensive.
Philip’s particularly short frame also slightly separates it from a slightly slender studio display. To be clear, it also does not seem cheap. But at least to some extent, you can see where additional money goes to the Apple alternative.
Connection is another strong point and another coincidence with Apple. Philips provided this Thunderbolt 4 monitor with 96 W Energy delivery, as well as Thunderbolt to display the Daisy chain, three more port-C, USB-A, HDMI and Ethernet ports.
This is all due to the full functionality of the KVM switch, the support of paintings in the picture and the aforementioned Daisy Display chain. So, if you have several PCs, Mac, laptops, anything, this display makes you cover.
Next, there is a webcam with A-ultrasound A-ultra-automatic machine and microphones, which is again damaged in the central stage of Studio Display, as well as stereoodynamics.
For the creators, there are functions such as a wide range of preliminary color spaces, including the preferred Apple Display P3 display, 99% Gamma coverage of the DCI P3 gamma, and support for automatic Calman Ready calibration.
Philips 27E3U7903 is also certified by the VESA DisplayHDR 600. This HDR certification level requires a certain level of local dimming. Philips does not quote the number of zones. But, since we will see that this monitor is almost certainly limited by a very small number of zones with edges, in contrast to local dimming.
Philips 27E3U7903: performance
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- Crispy 5 -kilometer visual effects
- Very sharp backlight
- Limited HDR capabilities
For neophytes 5k, the first question is whether the update is obvious in terms of pixel density compared to the 4K 27K monitor. And a simple answer – no, this is not immediately an obvious and dramatic improvement in subjective, experienced terms.
Without a doubt, fonts and text are a little clear and clearer. But 4K on the 27-inch panel is also quite good in this regard. Thus, the advantages of 4K are more subtle than this. For example, one advantage is that the Virtual resolution option 3 008 x 1 692 in MacOS works especially well.
For some creative work processes, it is also very convenient to be able to display a full 3840 video stream for 2160 4K pixels in a window with a place for spare panels and controls.
But this is relatively niche draws. For most users, it is doubtful whether the price of a bonus is worth it compared to numerous cheaper 4K monitors is exclusively for 5K, and I say that as a person who really appreciates the high density of pixels on computational displays.
With this in mind, Philips 27E3U7903 should justify itself in a wider way. To begin with, this is certainly very sharply. The maximum brightness in the SDR mode goes beyond the fact that most users when -liba will want to dial.
Nevertheless, it is good to have some brightness in your hand, especially if you want to use this display in an environment with a large amount of environment. You will have no problems with burning with Philips 27e3U7903.
Nevertheless, in this context you will also have to deal with a lot of reflective ability of glass -screen. This is a very apple function and what you like, or do not like it. But this, of course, adds to a feeling of increased contrast.
On this notes, this is a black IPS panel in order to double static contrasting performance compared to most IPS monitors. Only from this specification can you expect a sharp improvement in the level of black. Reality is much more marginal. This monitor still has more mild bleeding than the VA monitor, not to mention the OLED panels with perfect lighting on the newsletter.
This is relevant for HDR performance, a noticeable weak point for this display. It has certification of Vesa DisplayHDR 600 and basic local dimming. But while Philips does not quote the number of zones, it is likely to be about 16 zones lit by the edges.
You can switch the level of local dimming to OSD. But, frankly, this type of local dimming is hardly different from dynamic backlight. Ultimately, this is not a real HDR monitor, even if it is quite bright.
As for wider accuracy and factory calibration, this is a small weak point. This is most noticeable when using the Apple laptop, where the SRGB pre -installation is actually the best visual coincidence for Apple Naptop than the P3 Dise Display Apple color space. To be clear, this is not a poorly calibrated display. But, given the high price, it may be better.
Finally, an integrated web frame is superior to a typical laptop, but not in real comparable to the central scene on the Apple Studio display.
Philips 27E3U7903: final verdict
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If you are a technical enthusiast, then the very concept of 5k Computing is quite exciting. 5k should be better than 4K, right? Yes, this is so, but the difference on the 27-inch display is not very dramatic.
There are advantages, such as slightly clearer fonts and the ability to view 4K content using Screen Real Estate, so that a spare for tools and other interface elements. But the advantages are relatively marginal. And I say that something like a fan with a high DPI content.
With all this in mind, Philips 27E3U7903 should be absolutely excellent with a wide meaning to justify their premium prices, and not just thanks to the provision of 5K experience in the Apple Studio style.
Well, this is certainly excellent in terms of connection thanks to many ports, as well as the KVM switch and support for Daisy chains. In another place, Philips 27E3U7903 is certainly good, but perhaps not exceptional.
The IPS black panel is certainly good, with bright colors and a very powerful backlight. But subjective experience does not quite justify expectations raised on paper 2000: 1 contrast. Similarly, as in the majority, perhaps even everything, HDR 600 Monitors of HDR Experience is limited.
It’s a little more difficult to forgive – this is the factory calibration. This is not a poorly calibrated display. But this is not as excellent as you could expect at this price, although for the most demanding work processes, you will calibrate this monitor yourself that it provides good support.
All this means that Philips 27E3U7903 is ultimately a niche offer. If you are tempted by Apple Studio Display, but do not imagine the price, this is a very attractive and effective alternative. If you want absolutely the best possible density of pixels, then also. But for most users there is a better value from a wide range of 27-inch 4K displays.
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