Philips Momentum 32M1N5800A Review (4K/144Hz)

Rating: 8.5.

Today we are checking out the Philips Momentum 32M1N5800A. The latest in an ever-growing segment of displays offering a 4K/144Hz experience over a 32in panel, the inclusion of two HDMI 2.1 ports will no doubt appeal to both PC and console gamers. Philips will also be hoping to tempt buyers with the competitive price-point, hitting the shelves at £759.99. It's still not cheap, but with similarly-specced rivals often over £100 more expensive, could the 32M1N5800A be worth a look?

While Philips established itself in the monitor market with its pro-grade displays, the Momentum series of gaming monitors has been around for a few years now. The 32M1N5800A in question boasts a number of impressive specs, including a peak brightness of 500 nits, wide viewing angles and a claimed 1ms response time. Let's put those claims to the test and dive into the review.

Specification:

• LCD panel type: IPS technology
• Backlight type: W-LED system
• Panel Size: 31.5 inch/80 cm
• Display Screen Coating: Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
• Effective viewing area: 697.344 (H) x 392.2344 (V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 144 Hz
• Pixel Density: 139.87 PPI
• Response time (typical): 1 ms (Grey to Grey)*
• MPRT: 1 ms
• Low Input Lag: Yes
• Brightness: 500 cd/m²
• SmartContrast: Mega Infinity DCR
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.181 x 0.181 mm
• Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V) @ C/R > 10
• Flicker-free: Yes
• HDR: DisplayHDR 400 certified
• Colour gamut (typical): NTSC 113%*, sRGB 124%*, Adobe RGB 87.5%*
• Picture enhancement: SmartImage game
• Display colours: Colour support 1.07 billion colours
• Scanning Frequency: 30–255 kHz (H) / 48–144 Hz (V)
• SmartUniformity: 93 ~ 105%
• Delta E: 2 (sRGB)
• G-SYNC: Compatible (DP)*
• AMD FreeSync™ technology: Premium
• Signal Input: HDMI 2.1 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 2
• HDCP: HDCP 1.4 (HDMI / DP); HDCP 2.2 (HDMI / DP)
• USB: USB-B x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 4 (downstream with 2 fast charge B.C 1.2)
• Height adjustment: 130 mm
• Pivot: -/+ 90 degree
• Swivel: -/+ 45 degree
• Tilt: -5/20 degree

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