Philips 225B2CS/00 Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (itpro.co.uk)

Philips Brilliance 225B monitor review

Philips says the infrared sensor inside its 225B monitor can tell when you're not in front of it and drop the brightness and power. We put it to the test.

The PowerSensor on the Philips does the job and lowers screen brightness and therefore power consumption when you're literally out of the picture. Of course, you can get superior image quality for the money, but if you're more concerned with keeping...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

Philips Brilliance 225B

Low power consumption. Proximity detections dim screen when the user is away. Height adjustment.

Blacks aren't good, but this is typical of TN screens. Gaming is blurrier than the norm.

While its display quality is no greater or less than the norm, Philips' Brilliance 225B does one thing very well: saves power. Just don't use it for gaming.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Craig Simms (zdnet.com.au)

Philips Brilliance 225B

While its display quality is no greater or less than the norm, Philips' Brilliance 225B does one thing very well: saves power. Just don't use it for gaming.

Low power consumption ; Proximity detections dim screen when the user is away ; Height adjustment

Blacks aren't good, but this is typical of TN screens ; Gaming is blurrier than the norm

Update: Due to additional gaming tests, the score for the Brilliance 225B has been revised since initial publication.

Mar, 2010

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