Philips 27B2G5601/00

Name: Philips 27B2G5601/00
Brand: Philips
SKU: 974228
Price: 349 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9 (5 reviews)

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Thanks to the Quad HD resolution, you can enjoy sharp images.
On the IPS panel, you can experience clear images from every viewing angle.
Thanks to the Philips PowerSensor function, this monitor is energy-efficient.
Due to the low refresh rate and high response time, this monitor is unsuitable for gaming.

Key specs

Quad HD (1440p)

Standard (16:9)

100 Hz

4 ms

IPS panel

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Description

With the Philips 27B2G5601/00 27-inch Quad HD business monitor, you can smoothly work on your everyday work. Thanks to the Quad HD resolution, the images look sharp on the screen. The screen also has an IPS panel. That way, you can work with bright colors and wide viewing angles. This is useful when you're watching the screen with multiple colleagues. You can tilt and turn the screen, or adjust it in height. That way, you can work comfortably without neck or back pain. Thanks to the built-in speakers, you can listen to your favorite artist or podcast while working. Thanks to the built-in blue light filter, you're less bothered by strained or painful eyes. You can also charge a connected laptop, transfer data, and transmit image signals with 1 cable thanks to the built-in USB-C dock. This monitor is energy-efficient as well thanks to the PowerSensor function. The monitor automatically switches to sleep mode when you're not in front of the monitor, for example.

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Manual
Monitor base
Power cord
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB-C cable

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Good all-rounder for work and games

Quick installation
Sharp image

I was looking for a monitor for both my home office and for gaming in the evenings, and this Philips model seemed to offer the right balance. After a few weeks of use, I can say that it lives up to expectations.

During the day, the QHD screen on this 27-inch size is very pleasant. You have plenty of screen space, which is handy when you have multiple programs open at the same time. The image is sharp and easy on the eyes, fine for standard office tasks. The stand is easy to adjust in height, which I personally consider a big plus for good posture.

When you start gaming, you immediately notice the benefit of the 180Hz refresh rate. Everything runs a lot smoother than on a standard screen, which makes a difference, especially in fast-paced action games. Don't expect the image quality of an expensive OLED screen, but for what you pay, the gaming experience is simply good. I haven't experienced any stuttering or strange streaks in the image.

In short: a fine, versatile monitor that does what it's supposed to do. It is a solid choice if, like me, you are looking for one screen for both productivity and relaxation. Installation was quick and easy, and the whole thing feels sturdy.

Review by:
ChefCookieUtr
Date:
13 April 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Great and a stable image.

Very versatile
good picture
stable
no depth of field.

I have this screen for my computer and use it for my work and studies. It was ready to use quickly, so it installed fast. I have a great picture and it works quickly. The stand is very stable and I now work at eye level, which is good for my neck.

Review by:
erpsjosje
Date:
13 April 2026
Translation:
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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Excellent business monitor

Integrated docking station
Pleasant screen size
Power sensor
Unable to discover yet

If you are looking for a business or gaming monitor, this one is perfectly suited for both. Media playback is also smooth, without noticing any latency or anything similar.

The power sensor is a handy feature that I haven't seen very often on monitors. This sensor monitors whether someone is actually sitting in front of the screen; if not, it first goes into a dimmed mode after a while and then turns off completely. As soon as it detects movement again, the screen turns back on.

There are also several options on the screen to protect your eyes, primarily the blue light filter. This is naturally included in Windows as well, but the fact that this screen offers it is definitely a plus.

It also features an integrated USB-C docking station, allowing you to easily connect a laptop, a separate keyboard, an internet cable, and a mouse with just one cable. This is truly perfect for business use. Just plug in your laptop via USB-C at the office in the morning and you're all set! By setting the image to a slightly softer screen for your eyes, this monitor is also great for word processing and other programs with a light background.

At 27 inches, the screen is pleasantly large, but not too large. I have been using this monitor for a few weeks now and am very pleased with it, although naturally that is too short a time to judge the durability of this product; however, the build quality is certainly not the issue. Good materials were used in the production of this monitor; the material feels high-quality and sturdy.

In short, this business monitor with a lot of options is worth considering.

Review by:
ThePino
Date:
14 April 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Sharpness
- Quad HD (1440p)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- 4K (UHD)
- Quad HD (1440p)

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Aspect ratio
- Standard (16:9)
- Ultrawide (21:9)
- Ultrawide (21:9)
- Standard (16:9)
- Ultrawide (21:9)

Refresh rate
- 100 Hz
- 120 Hz
- 100 Hz
- 60 Hz
- 100 Hz

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	974228
	Manufacturer code	27B2G5601/00
	Brand	Philips
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size monitor	Large (27 - 29 inches)
	Recommended display resolution	2560x1440
	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	100 Hz
	Response time	4 ms
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Brightness	300 cd/m2
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	1500
	Touchscreen
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	sRGB
	sRGB color coverage percentage	110 %
	Color depth	17 million colors (8-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Resolution width	2560 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	54,3 cm
	Width	61,4 cm
	Depth	23,5 cm
	Weight	7,19 kg
	Color	Black
	Including stand
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Business
	Curved

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0 ports	1
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	Number of USB-C ports	2
	Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	4
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.2
	Number of female 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Number of Female RJ-45 ports	1
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, USB-C
	Number of USB ports	6
	Suitable for daisy chaining
	USB-C dock
	Maximum USB-C dock power	90 W

Included

Included
	Included by default	DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy label	C
	Energy consumption standby	0,3 W
	Energy consumption active	16,02 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	13 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	18,98 kWh
	Annual energy costs	7,59 euros

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Sound system	Stereo
	Webcam
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Recommended for use	Image editing and graphic design, Internet, email, and text processing, Office work, Watching movies in Full HD

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