Final thoughts and rating
HEXUS Snapshot:
A different take on what a quality monitor should look like, we recommend trying the LightFrame 2 before laying down cold, hard cash.
Philips looks to offer a different proposition with its 23.6in LightFrame 2 monitor. Equipped with a bezel that glows a satisfying blue, and powered by a TN panel, the £200 screen puts aesthetics on an equal footing with image quality. We'd say that a comparable screen, sans the bezel, can be purchased for sub-£150, so the extra outlay is dependent on how much you value that blue glow. We like the idea but would encourage Philips to shoehorn in an IPS panel into a 'LightFrame 3'.
A different take on what a quality monitor should look like, we recommend trying the LightFrame 2 before laying down cold, hard cash. We reckon it's the Marmite of the monitor world: you'll either love it or fail to comprehend what all the fuss is about.
The Good
That blue glow
Decent colour reproduction
Bright, high-contrast imageThe Bad
Below-average viewing angles
Price could be an issueHEXUS Rating
Philips 23.6in LightFrame 2 (248X3LFH) monitor
HEXUS Awards
Philips 23.6in LightFrame 2 (248X3LFH) monitorHEXUS Where2Buy
The reviewed monitor is available from here.
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