Performance Part II
A non-dynamic contrast-ratio of 500~550 is respectable, even if not the best. In reality, contrast is going to vary strongly between different OSD settings and different ambient light environments so the specification of 1000:1 is still reproducible under certain circumstances. The contrast ratio can be further enhanced by adjusting a variety of settings within the OSD controls.
Brightness uniformity exhibits almost typical behaviour to other TN and IPS monitors we've reviewed in the past. The middle is a brightness hotspot while the outer edges fade-out by as much as 12 per cent.
Power consumption
The Philips 272G5DYEB monitor settles around the 25-watt mark, which is the standard for most LED-based displays. Calibration reduces this slightly but the drop isn't as dramatic as on other displays since Philips does not ship the screen with an overly-bright configuration.
