
- Brighter than most monitors in its class
 - Attractive design
 - Affordable
 
- Black levels could be better
 - Visible inaccuracies at high brightness
 
While not the cheapest or best-performing 4K monitor, the Philips 278E1A strikes a good balance between a decent IPS panel and affordable pricing. It’s also a little brighter than most budget 4K monitors.