[Costco] Philips 278E1A 27 in. 4K IPS Monitor (3840 x 2160) - Costco - $339.99

Feb 4th, 2021 2:05 pm

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RaphaelK2005 [OP]: Newbie; Jun 13, 2008; 59 posts; 236 upvotes; Lonon

Feb 4th, 2021 2:05 pm

[Costco] Philips 278E1A 27 in. 4K IPS Monitor (3840 x 2160) - Costco - $339.99

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/philips-278e1a-27 ... 10129.html
Price:: 339.99
Retailer:: Costco

Seems to a good deal for a 4K 27". Brightness a bit brighter than some others (350 cd/m^2)

Have been looking for something to pair with an M1 MacMini I have on order. Was hoping for a 32", but for the price seems appealing.

Philips 278E1A 27 in. 4K IPS Monitor (3840 x 2160)
Features:
4K UHD 3840 × 2160 display
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Response time: 4 ms
Integrated Speakers
VESA wall mountable

Features:
Screen size: 27 in. (diagonal)
Panel type: IPS
Resolution: 4K UHD 3840 × 2160
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Brightness: 350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Response time: 4 ms
Viewing angle (H/V): 178°/178°
Tilt: 20° - 5°
Display colours supported: 16.7 million colours
VESA wall mountable

Connectivity:
1 × DisplayPort
2 × HDMI® 1.4
1 × Audio port

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Feb 4th, 2021 2:12 pm

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Asriel: Member; Feb 1, 2009; 270 posts; 257 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 4th, 2021 2:12 pm

Same price on Amazon

Feb 4th, 2021 2:23 pm

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game_fanatic: Deal Fanatic; Dec 17, 2007; 5536 posts; 1378 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:23 pm

Just in case folks were wondering, you cannot get 4K/60Hz on this monitor via HDMI as you'd need HDMI 2.0 for that feature.

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Feb 4th, 2021 2:30 pm

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cupofmilk: Member; May 19, 2005; 369 posts; 6 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:30 pm

game_fanatic wrote: ↑ Just in case folks were wondering, you cannot get 4K/60Hz on this monitor via HDMI as you'd need HDMI 2.0 for that feature.

This. I got a 4k LG monitor over black friday and figured this out the hard way. Alternatively, you could use the DP port which would get 4k/60hz.

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Feb 4th, 2021 2:35 pm

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game_fanatic: Deal Fanatic; Dec 17, 2007; 5536 posts; 1378 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:35 pm

cupofmilk wrote: ↑ This. I got a 4k LG monitor over black friday and figured this out the hard way. Alternatively, you could use the DP port which would get 4k/60hz.

Would using an HDMI - DP cable give you the benefit of 4K/60? Might be a good option for those PS5/XSX owners hoping for a cheap 4K gaming experience.

Feb 4th, 2021 2:36 pm

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wlee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2003; 9732 posts; 1910 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 4th, 2021 2:36 pm

game_fanatic wrote: ↑ Just in case folks were wondering, you cannot get 4K/60Hz on this monitor via HDMI as you'd need HDMI 2.0 for that feature.

it's indeed HDMI 2.0 port on the monitor, otherwise not making sense

Feb 4th, 2021 2:37 pm

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game_fanatic: Deal Fanatic; Dec 17, 2007; 5536 posts; 1378 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:37 pm

wlee wrote: ↑ it's indeed HDMI 2.0 port on the monitor, otherwise not making sense

Sorry not sure what you mean here? Specs list HDMI 1.4

Feb 4th, 2021 2:45 pm

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Spinner: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2002; 3591 posts; 2293 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 4th, 2021 2:45 pm

game_fanatic wrote: ↑ Sorry not sure what you mean here? Specs list HDMI 1.4

Discrepancy between Costco specs and info in the Philips manual which indicates 2.0.

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Feb 4th, 2021 2:47 pm

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CadillacJack: Sr. Member; Aug 24, 2009; 593 posts; 177 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:47 pm

It's totally HDMI 2.0. The model it replaces (search for Philips 4K costco on here, there was a thread) I bought for my wife last Dec and it's definitely 2.0.

And there's some decent reviews out there for the monitor - https://pcmonitors.info/philips/philips ... uhd-model/

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Feb 4th, 2021 2:51 pm

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game_fanatic: Deal Fanatic; Dec 17, 2007; 5536 posts; 1378 upvotes

Feb 4th, 2021 2:51 pm

Spinner wrote: ↑ Discrepancy between Costco specs and info in the Philips manual which indicates 2.0.

Good to know, thanks for clarifying (as well as @wlee and @CadillacJack)

Feb 4th, 2021 7:23 pm

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wlee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2003; 9732 posts; 1910 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 4th, 2021 7:23 pm

cupofmilk wrote: ↑ This. I got a 4k LG monitor over black friday and figured this out the hard way. Alternatively, you could use the DP port which would get 4k/60hz.

It's likely hdmi output port or cable is not hdmi 2.0 ready, most hdmi port on PC is not yet ready for 4k60, DP was ready for years