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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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ASUS ROG PG32UQ Monitor Review (4K/144Hz) https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/asus-rog-pg32uq-monitor-review-4k-144hz/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/asus-rog-pg32uq-monitor-review-4k-144hz/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=556721 This 4K/144Hz monitor could be perfect for console gamers, with two HDMI 2.1 ports

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The ASUS ROG PG32UQX was one of the best monitors we reviewed in 2021. It wowed us with its sensational HDR performance, thanks to the use of over 1100 mini-LED zones. Such technology does not come cheap however, and the PG32UQX still retails for over £3200 today, making it viable for only the richest of enthusiasts. So what if you want something similar, but just can't afford to drop several thousand pounds? That's where the PG32UQ (non-X) comes in.

Offering the same 4K 144Hz IPS panel, but ditching the mini-LED zones in favour of a more basic edge-lit setup, the ASUS ROG PG32UQ is much more competitively priced at £849 here in the UK. Granted, it is by no means cheap, but its pricing puts it in line with other competitors offering the same resolution and refresh rate.

It still boasts HDR600 certification however, claimed 98% DCI-P3 coverage and official G-Sync Compatible certification, making it very appealing on paper. Let's find out what it is like to use in the real world.

Specification:

  • Panel Size (inch): 32
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Color Space (DCI-P3): 98%
  • Color Space (sRGB): 160%
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Panel Backlight: LED
  • True Resolution: 3840×2160
  • Display Viewing Area (HxV): 708.48 x 398.52 mm
  • Display Surface: Non-Glare
  • Pixel Pitch: 0.185mm
  • Brightness (Typ.): 450cd/㎡
  • Brightness (HDR, Peak): 600 cd/㎡
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Contrast Ratio (HDR, Max): 1,000,000:1
  • Viewing Angle (CR≧10): 178°/ 178°
  • Response Time: 1ms MPRT
  • Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit)
  • Flicker free: Yes
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support: HDR10
  • Refresh Rate (max): 144Hz
  • VRR Technology: G-SYNC® Compatible
  • I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 DSC x 1, HDMI (v2.1) x 2
  • Earphone jack: Yes
  • USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.0 (Signal) x 1
  • Speaker: Yes(5Wx2)
  • Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°)
  • Swivel: Yes (+25° ~ -25°)
  • Height Adjustment: 0~100mm
  • VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm
  • Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync

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AOC U28G2XU 4K/144Hz Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/aoc-u28g2xu-4k-144hz-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/aoc-u28g2xu-4k-144hz-review/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:44:56 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=532102 This is the CHEAPEST 4K/144Hz we have found online - but is it any good?

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We are back with another 4K/144Hz monitor review. What makes the AOC U28G2XU so intriguing is its price point – available for £589 on Amazon, as far as we can tell this is the cheapest 4K/144Hz screen on the market right now. For the money, you're getting a 28-inch IPS panel, DisplayHDR 400 certification and a claimed 3ms grey-to-grey response time. What's the catch?

Of all the high refresh-rate 4K monitors we have reviewed so far, the cheapest has been the Eve Spectrum, though that was still a not inconsiderable $799 (or $899 including the stand). The Aorus FV43U is more expensive still at over £950, while ASUS' PG32UQX costs a cool 3 grand. You can see why the AOC U28G2XU, at £589, looks so appealing.

In this review, we put the screen through its paces with both real-world gaming tests and objective panel-focused benchmarks using our SpyderX colorimeter. Let's find out if it is worth buying.

Specification:

  • SCREEN SIZE (INCH): 28
  • SCREEN SIZE (CM): 71.1
  • FLAT / CURVED: Flat
  • DISPLAY HARDNESS: 3H
  • PANEL TREATMENT: Antiglare (AG)
  • PANEL RESOLUTION: 3840×2160
  • RESOLUTION NAME: UHD
  • ASPECT RATIO: 16:9
  • PANEL TYPE: IPS
  • BRIGHTNESS IN NITS: 370
  • BACKLIGHT TYPE: WLED
  • REFRESH RATE: 144Hz
  • RESPONSE TIME GTG: 3 ms
  • RESPONSE TIME MPRT: 1 ms
  • STATIC CONTRAST RATIO: 1000:1
  • DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO: 80M:1
  • VIEWING ANGLE (CR10): 178/178
  • DISPLAY COLOURS: 16.7 Million
  • HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 2
  • DISPLAY PORT: DisplayPort 1.4 x 2
  • USB HUB: ✓
  • USB HUB SPEED: USB 3.2 (Gen 1)
  • USB DOWNSTREAM PORTS: 4
  • USB FAST CHARGE PORT: ✓
  • AUDIO OUTPUT: Headphone out (3.5mm)

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Philips Brilliance 275P4VYKEB 5K Monitor Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/james-morris/philips-brilliance-275p4vykeb-5k-monitor-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/james-morris/philips-brilliance-275p4vykeb-5k-monitor-review/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:00:20 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=312146 If you haven't made the upgrade to 4K yet, we've got news for you. You're too late. The cutting edge has moved on already. The Philips Brilliance 275P4VYKEB is one of the newest 5K screens to hit the market. Although Apple's iMac had a 5K version a while back, and Dell got there some time …

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If you haven't made the upgrade to 4K yet, we've got news for you. You're too late. The cutting edge has moved on already. The Philips Brilliance 275P4VYKEB is one of the newest 5K screens to hit the market. Although Apple's iMac had a 5K version a while back, and Dell got there some time ago too (see the KitGuru review HERE), this is my first look at a 5K screen, and it's not as expensive as you might think.

Like Dell's original offering, the 275P4VYKEB is a 27in TFT with 5,120 x 2,800 pixels. Putting that in perspective, it has exactly four times as many pixels as AOC's AGON AG271QX, with the same screen diagonal. That's a pretty hefty number of pixels, and actually beyond what many graphics cards can drive. In fact, to use the full 5K this screen needs two DisplayPort connections to the same graphics card, and only a handful of cards are currently supported officially, although we suspect many more will work.

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Other than the headline 5K resolution, this is a fairly standard screen in terms of its other specifications. It uses PLS technology, which is Samsung's propriety spin on IPS, and has broadly similar features to IPS, including a wide viewing angle, but also a relatively slow pixel response compared to TN. The 275P4VYKEB has a 8ms response time, which is pretty slow compared to the 1ms TN panels that are readily available.

There is also no high-frequency refresh to boast about, with the panel maxing out at 60Hz whether in 5K or 4K modes. The 1000:1 contrast and 300cd/m2 brightness rating are bog standard too. You do get a three-port USB 3.0 hub built in, headphone jack, stereo 2W speakers and even a 2Mpixel webcam with microphone (presumably taking the fourth USB port).

So this is possibly more of a business and content creation screen than one for ardent gamers. It's clearly all about that mega pixel count, which is pretty darned amazing. So let's find out if this 5K monster is special K or just OK.

Specification:
Screen size: 27-inch, 16:9 aspect
Native resolution: 5,120 x 2,880
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Panel type: PLS
Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typical)
Brightness: 300cd/m2
Response time: 8ms
Display inputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.2
USB hub: Yes (3 x USB 3.0)
Tilt: Yes
Raise: Yes
Swivel: Yes
Other: Headphone jack, 2 x 2W speakers, 2Mpixel webcam with microphone.
Retail Price: £737.88 (inc. VAT)

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AOC U2868PQU 4K UHD 28 inch Monitor review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/zardon/aoc-u2868pqu-4k-uhd-28-inch-monitor-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/zardon/aoc-u2868pqu-4k-uhd-28-inch-monitor-review/#comments Fri, 30 May 2014 11:03:19 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=195719 2014 is the year of Ultra HD 4K. Prices have been dropping steadily in recent months and today we look at the latest 4K panel from AOC, the U2868PQU. This WLED/ TN panel has onboard speakers, a 60hz refresh rate, 1ms GTG response and a 1000:1 typical contrast ratio. At £499.99 inc vat it is …

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2014 is the year of Ultra HD 4K. Prices have been dropping steadily in recent months and today we look at the latest 4K panel from AOC, the U2868PQU. This WLED/ TN panel has onboard speakers, a 60hz refresh rate, 1ms GTG response and a 1000:1 typical contrast ratio. At £499.99 inc vat it is priced £100 less than the Asus PB287Q 4K UHD that we reviewed earlier this week. Is it worth the cash?

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The AOC U2868PQU runs natively at 3,840×2,160 resolution and is capable of running at 60hz, a significant step up from the previous ‘budget' limitation of 30hz. A lot of our readers on Facebook have mentioned that they won't be happy until they can get 120hz 4k screens, but we see this as being a standard for the future – certainly not in 2014. But why?

Achieving smooth, consistent 120 frame rates at 3,840×2,160 will demand seriously powerful graphics hardware. Our recent review of the Overclockers ‘Infinity Vesuvius' system featuring two R9 295X2 graphics cards highlighted that even this £2,200 graphics combination was unable to maintain 120fps+ at all times with the latest Direct X 11 titles. Sure, you could drop image quality significantly to possibly get smooth engine performance at a constant 120 fps, but why buy a 4K in the first place then?

Asus engineers spoke with us just before publication and they said ‘4K at 120Hz (or 8K at 60Hz) will require DisplayPort 1.3 (which is not a finalised spec yet), and we estimate 1-2 years before there is the DP 1.3 spec, GPU support, and a scalar chip for the LCD electronics that could support this. HDMI 2.0 is only good for 4K at 60Hz.' Interesting info.

AOC U2868PQU Details

  • Inputs: D-SUB, DVI-D, HDMI.
  • 3840 x 2160 maximum resolution.
  • Special Features: -5/24 Tilt, Audio out, Display Port Input, Eco Mode, e-Saver, i-Menu, Kensington Security Lock, PIP (Picture in Picture), PBP (Picture by Picture), screen+,USB 2x 2.0, 2x 3.0,VESA 100 mm.
  • 300 cd/m².
  • 1 ms GTG.
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