Conclusion
...the decision to keep the resolution at a modest 1080p works from a functionality perspective.....
Coming to market at £499 ($699), the Philips 272G5DYEB seems comparatively expensive for a 27in, 1080p TN panel, despite the range of gamer-friendly features being well-implemented. The decision to keep the resolution at a modest 1080p works from a functionality perspective as reaching 144fps is possible with a single current-gen graphics card. Furthermore, the benefit of such a high refresh-rate with G-Sync technology is immediately obvious during gameplay.
On the other hand that trade-off for a lower cost (and resolution) TN panel doesn't seem to be reflected in the final retail price, which may prove problematic considering Philips' target audience. Given the outlay is already substantial for this monitor, at £500, savvy consumers may question the attractiveness of this monitor against spending a fraction more for a WQHD equivalent that offers noticeably sharper image quality and more display real-estate within Windows.
The Philips 272G5DYEB demonstrates the promise of Nvidia's G-Sync for reinvigorating 1080p gaming with exceptional fluidity. There will always be users who favour smoother gameplay over image quality and for them this monitor serves a valuable purpose. While currently at the higher end of the price spectrum, we expect most G-Sync monitors will continue to fall in price. Solutions like this will become increasingly popular when said pricing does become genuinely affordable.
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