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The Philips Momentum 279M1RV is a highly impressive gaming screen. As a showcase for what Nano IPS is capable of, it truly delivers. The image quality is as good as ever for IPS, but one of the downsides of this technology – slower pixel response – has been properly negated, leaving only the lower contrast compared to VA, which you might not be that concerned by anyway.
The OSD lacks a couple of gaming widgets you will get with the pro-grade gaming screens from some other brands, but you still get plenty of adjustments. We also appreciate the USB KVM switching including Type C and the full range of ergonomic adjustments available.
The range of inputs is excellent, too, so you can have your console, PC, and TV set-top box plugged in permanently, and then use USB-C for your laptop – with a connection free for something else as well.
One bugbear is the price. Although you can expect a 4K screen with this refresh and pixel response with NVIDIA G-sync support to be expensive, the £759.95 price is still quite high, especially compared to the likes of the LG 27GP950 at £599.99. VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification is also fairly weak, especially compared to the likes of the Sony InZone M9 that offers full-array local dimming, albeit at a higher price.
Still, the 279M1RV is highly impressive with a wide range of features, so if you're on the lookout for a 4K/144Hz display with all the bells and whistles, it is well worth buying.
You can buy the Philips Momentum 279M1RV from Overclockers UK over HERE for £759.95 inc VAT.
Pros:
- Excellent colour fidelity.
- 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution.
- 144Hz refresh with NVIDIA G-sync and AMD FreeSync.
- Four-port USB hub with two-input KVM switch including Type C.
- Five video inputs including USB-C.
- Full range of ergonomic adjustment
Cons:
- Expensive.
- Some gaming-specific options missing in the OSD.
- HDR600 Certification is unimpressive.
KitGuru says: The Philips Momentum 279M1RV is a supreme 4K gaming monitor. It hides its abilities behind a sober, businesslike appearance, but combines IPS panel quality with fast response times, 144Hz refresh rate and adaptive sync, making for a fluid gaming experience. But it ain't cheap.
