Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903 vs ViewSonic ColorPro VP2788-5K
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| PhilipsBrilliance 27E3U7903 | ViewSonicColorPro VP2788-5K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2025 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 (5K) | 5120 × 2880 (5K) |
| Sharpness | 218 pixels per inch | 218 pixels per inch |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 70 Hz | 75 Hz (better) |
| Response time (grey to grey) | 4 ms (better) | 5 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR peak brightness | 600 nits | – |
| HDR certification | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Contrast ratio | 2,000:1 | 2,000:1 |
| Colour range | 99% DCI-P3 / Display P3, 100% Rec. 709 | 99% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709, 100% EBU, 100% SMPTE-C (coverage) |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% | 99% |
| Screen finish | Glossy | Matte |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Colour depth | 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC) | 1.07B colours, 10 bit (8 bit + FRC) |
| sRGB coverage | 99% coverage (press release); 160% area (spec sheet) | 100% coverage (136% size) |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 99.5% | 88% coverage (101% size) |
| Colour accuracy | Delta E < 2 (sRGB) | Delta E < 2 |
| HDR detail | DisplayHDR 600 with local dimming | – |
| Viewing angles | 178° (H) / 178° (V) at C/R > 10 | 178º horizontal, 178º vertical |
| Pixel pitch | 0.11655 × 0.11655 mm (218 ppi) | 0.117 mm (H) × 0.117 mm (V) |
| Eye care | LowBlue Mode, flicker-free | TÜV Low Blue Light (hardware solution), TÜV Flicker Free |
| Calibration | Calman Ready | Self-calibration and hardware calibration |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C |
| USB-C charging | Up to 96 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| USB ports | 2 × USB-A, USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 2 × USB-A |
| KVM switch | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 5 MP with auto-framing and Windows Hello | – |
| HDMI detail | 1 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 1.4 and 2.3 | – |
| USB-C detail | Thunderbolt 4 upstream with data, video and 96 W USB PD 3.0; USB-C upstream for data only (15 W) | Thunderbolt 4 in with 100 W charging; Thunderbolt 4 out with 15 W; USB-C 3.2 upstream with video input |
| Daisy chaining | Thunderbolt 4 downstream port (data, video, 15 W) | Thunderbolt 4, for two 5K displays |
| USB hub detail | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps (1 with fast charging); 1 × USB-C downstream (data, 15 W); 1 × Thunderbolt 4 downstream; Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) | 2 × USB-A 3.2 downstream, 1 × USB-C 3.2 downstream (15 W charging, data only) |
| Picture by picture | MultiView picture-by-picture (two devices); Smart KVM over Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C | PIP and PBP |
| Audio out | Headphone out | – |
| Speaker detail | 2 × 5 W | 5 W × 2 |
| Webcam detail | 5 MP camera with microphone and LED indicator, auto-framing, noise cancellation and Windows Hello | – |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 8.1 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Height adjustment | 150 mm | 120 mm |
| Tilt | -5° to 20° | -5º / 22º (forward / back) |
| Swivel | 360° | 60º |
| Pivot | 90° | 90º / 90º (right / left) |
| VESA pattern | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 624 × 566 × 176 mm (max height) | 612.94 × 424.73–544.55 × 209.91 mm (W × H × D) |
| Size without stand | 624 × 391 × 28 mm | 612.94 × 367.23 × 57.5 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight without stand | 6.3 kg | 4.2 kg |
| Controls | Power, Menu, Input/Up, Colour Space/Down, SmartImage/Back | Joystick key (up, right, down, left, centre); power |
| Colours | Space Grey, fine textured finish | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | 37.76 W typical (Energy Star method), 29.1 W in ECO mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off | 47 W typical, 50 W max, 0.5 W standby; Eco Mode 37 W (Conserve), 41 W (Optimised) |
| Energy class | F | – |
| Power supply | Internal, 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz | External power adaptor, AC 100–240 V |
| Certifications | CB, CE, EPA, CEC, TÜV/ISO 9241-307, TÜV-Bauart, EAC, CEL, CCC, CECP, UKCA, EMF, FCC | cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, Energy Star, EPEAT, CEC, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, PSE (adaptor), CCC, China RoHS, China Energy Label |
| Warranty | – | 3 years pickup, repair and return (UK) |
| In the box | HDMI cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, power cable, VESA bracket | 3-pin plug (IEC C13 / CEE22), DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, USB-C to USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 cable, AC/DC adapter, quick start guide |
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