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Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903

83
Well liked
Average of 4 professional reviews
3 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.0 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 80

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4 professional reviewers tested the Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: brightness.

Reviewed by KitGuru, TechRadar, club386.com and 1 more

The catch: Factory calibration is so-so for the price.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    KitGuruHands-on review · 2025

    A sharp 5K Thunderbolt monitor with a very wide gamut, strong brightness and hardware calibration at about half the cost of Apple's display.

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  2. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    A good 5K business monitor with excellent connectivity and a bright IPS Black panel, but contrast, HDR and factory calibration fall short of the price.

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  3. 89est.
    club386.comNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    An outstanding choice for photo and creative work, with excellent sharpness and accuracy for roughly half the price of Apple's alternative.

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  4. 83est.
    TFTCentralNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A feature-rich 5K IPS monitor with Thunderbolt 4, hardware calibration and glossy glass, positioned as a far cheaper alternative to Apple's Studio Display.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Brightness2 of 4
Price2 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903 worth it?

Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. Factory calibration is so-so for the price.

Do critics agree about the Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (KitGuru) to 89 (club386.com), a spread of 9 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903?

Brightness (2 of 4 reviews), Price (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.