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Shop›Monitors›Philips 3000 series 27B1U3900/00 computer monitor 68.6 cm (27") 3840 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD LCD Black
Philips 3000 series 27B1U3900/00 computer monitor 68.6 cm (27") 3840 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD LCD Black
£222.54
£267.05 inc. VAT
Low Stock(23)MPN: 27B1U3900/00
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Key Features
Philips 27B1U3900
3000 Series
LED monitor
27"
3840 x 2160 4K @ 60 Hz
IPS
350 cd/m�
1000:1
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £222 ex-VAT, the Philips 3000 series 27B1U3900/00 is an easy sell if you mostly want a crisp 27-inch 4K workspace without paying the “premium brand” tax. The big day-to-day win is obvious: more usable screen real estate for spreadsheets, reports, and side-by-side documents, and the 4K sharpness makes everything feel less cramped. If you’re working in Windows all day, this kind of monitor tends to be genuinely comfortable—especially for people who don’t want scaling headaches from a smaller panel.
That said, I’d be a bit cautious if your priority is gaming, colour-critical design, or ultra-smooth motion. Mid-range office 4K monitors like this can look great at rest, but they’re often not the fastest or most responsive when things move around, and the “best possible” colour/performance won’t match higher-end IPS/pro models. Also worth double-checking the connectivity you actually need (laptops in particular): some buyers end up with cables/dongles they didn’t plan for.
**Buy this if:** you’re an office user, analyst, admin, or knowledge worker who wants a clean, sharp 27-inch 4K screen for the money. **Skip it if:** you’re chasing top-tier gaming responsiveness or you’re doing colour-sensitive creative work and need higher-grade calibration/performance.
Why This Product
1.074 billion colours for smooth colour gradations and detail
The 10-bit display delivers rich colour depth with 1.074 billion colours and 12-bit internal processing for recreating smooth, natural colours without gradations and colour banding.
IPS technology for full colours and wide viewing angles
IPS displays use advanced technology that gives you extra-wide viewing angles of 178/178 degrees, making it possible to view the display from almost any angle — even in 90-degree Pivot mode! Unlike...
UltraClear 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution for precision
These Philips displays utilise high-performance panels to deliver UltraClear, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution images. Whether you are a demanding professional requiring extremely detailed images fo...
SmartImage pre-sets for easy optimised image settings
SmartImage is an exclusive leading edge Philips technology that analyses the content displayed on your screen and optimises your display performance. This user-friendly interface allows you to sele...
TUV Eye Comfort certified to reduce eye fatigue
Philips display meet TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort standard to prevent eye strain caused by prolonged computer use. With TUV Eye Comfort certification, Philips displays ensure flicker-free, low blue mo...
DisplayPort connection for maximum visuals
DisplayPort is a digital link from PC to monitor without any conversion. With higher capabilities than DVI standard, it is fully capable to support up to 15 metre cables and 10.8 Gbps/sec data tran...
Specifications
Display
Display diagonal27 "
Display resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type4K Ultra HD
Native aspect ratio16:9
Display technologyLCD
Performance
NVIDIA G-SYNCN
AMD FreeSyncN
Fast chargingY
Component video syncSeparate sync,Sync-on-green (SOG)
Flicker-free technologyY
Multimedia
Number of speakers2
RMS rated power4 W
Built-in speaker(s)Y
Built-in cameraN
Design
Market positioningBusiness
Product colourBlack
Ports & interfaces
Built-in USB hubY
USB hub version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB upstream port typeUSB Type-C
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantity1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity3
Network
Ethernet LANY
Ergonomics
VESA mountingY
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotY
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Height adjustmentY
Power
Power consumption (typical)25.3 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)20.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
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