Standing screen display size | 32 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
PHILIPS Computer Monitors 328E9QJAB 32" Curved Frameless Monitor, Full HD VA, 128% sRGB, FreeSync, 75Hz, VESA, 4Yr Advance Replacement Warranty, Black
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Screen Size | 32 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Brand | PHILIPS |
Special Feature | Curved Screen, Ultrawide Screen, Wall Mountable, Frameless, Flicker-Free |
Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
About this item
- Philips e-line 32" (31. 5 viewable) LED monitor with full HD 1920x1080
- Curved VA panel for wide-viewing angles and accurate color reproduction with immersive viewing experience
- Philip Ultra Wide-Color technology with 128% sRGB & 102% NTSC color gamut coverage
- 5ms response time, 75Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology provides fluid, artifact-free gaming performance
- Hdmi, DisplayPort, VGA, and audio in & out connectivity + Built-in speakers and wall mountable (VESA compatible)
- Peace OF mind: Philips monitors come with 4-year advance replacement in the United States, minimizing downtime
- 3-Sided frameless design with ultra-narrow borders allow for minimal distractions and optimal multi-monitor setup
- LowBlue mode reduces harmful shortwave blue light for your wellbeing + Flicker-Free technology regulates brightness and reduces eye fatigue
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Brightness | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
For gaming | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Screen quality | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
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display size | 32 inches | 24 inches | 27 inches | 34 inches | 22 inches | 32 inches |
resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
display technology | LED | LED | Full HD IPS | LCD | LED | LCD |
hardware interface | vga, hdmi, displayport | hdmi | hdmi | hdmi, displayport | vga, hdmi | vga, hdmi, displayport |
viewing angle | — | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | — | 178 degrees | — |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | VESA Mount | Wall Mount |
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Technical Details
Brand | PHILIPS |
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Series | E9 |
Item model number | 328E9QJAB |
Item Weight | 14.95 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 28.1 x 20.6 x 9.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 28.1 x 20.6 x 9.3 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Envision Peripherals |
ASIN | B07KQXJLF7 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 3, 2019 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #162,572 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,435 in Computer Monitors |
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Key Features
- Curved display design for more immersive experience
- Ultra Wide-Color wider range of colors for a vivid picture
- VA display delivers awesome images with wide viewing angles
- 16:9 Full HD display for crisp detailed images
- Effortlessly smooth gameplay with AMD FreeSync technology
- Narrow border display for a seamless appearance
- Less eye fatigue with Flicker-free technology
- LowBlue Mode for easy on-the-eyes productivity
Stunning Color, Ultimate Immersion
Experience real immersion with Philips Curved Monitors. The 32" curved E line monitor offers a truly immersive experience with stunning Full HD image quality. Ultra wide-color tech gives color quality that brings your images alive!
"The enhanced quality of the 16.9 Full HD resolution delivers true-to-life pictures with crisp details, incredible contrast and stunning visuals." -Guru
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About Philips MonitorsAt home and at work, displays are now a natural part of your day. High-performance monitors from Philips offer smart innovations, vivid imagery and timeless style to make the most of every minute you spend behind the screen. No matter what your requirements are, our easy-to-use multimedia monitors combine excellent picture quality with intelligent features that help you achieve more. |
Curved Display DesignDesktop monitors offer a personal user experience, which suits a curve design very well. The curved screen provides a pleasant yet subtle immersion effect, which focuses on you at the center of your desk. |
Ultra Wide-Color TechnologyUltra Wide-Color Technology delivers a wider spectrum of colors for a more brilliant picture. Ultra Wide-Color wider "color gamut" produces more natural-looking greens, vivid reds and deeper blues. Bring, media entertainment, images, and even productivity more alive and vivid colors from Ultra Wide-Color Technology. |
VA DisplayPhilips VA LED display uses an advanced multi-domain vertical alignment technology which gives you super-high static contrast ratios for extra vivid and bright images. While standard office applications are handled with ease, it is especially suitable for photos, web-browsing, movies, gaming, and demanding graphical applications. It's optimized pixel management technology gives you 178/178 degree extra wide viewing angle, resulting in crisp images. |
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16:9 Full HD DisplayPicture quality matters. Regular displays deliver quality, but you expect more. This display features enhanced Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. With Full HD for crisp detail paired with high brightness, incredible contrast and realistic colors expect a true to life picture. |
Ultra-Smooth GamingGaming shouldn't be a choice between choppy gameplay or broken frames. With the new Philips monitor it doesn't have to be. Get fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate with AMD FreeSync™ technology, smooth quick refresh and ultra-fast response time. |
UltraNarrow BorderThe new Philips displays feature ultra-narrow borders which allow for minimal distractions and maximum viewing size. Especially suited for multi-display or tiling setup like gaming, graphic design and professional applications, the ultra-narrow border display gives you the feeling of using one large display. |
Flicker-Free TechnologyDue to the way brightness is controlled on LED-backlit screens, some users experience flicker on their screen which causes eye fatigue. Philips Flicker-free Technology applies a new solution to regulate brightness and reduce flicker for more comfortable viewing. |
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Series | E Series - All around choice for style and performance | E Series - All around choice for style and performance | E Series - All around choice for style and performance | P Series – Brilliant colors, precise detail and clarity |
Panel Size | 31.5-inch VA 1920 x 1080 | 31.5-inch VA 2560 x 1440 | 31.5-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 | 31.5-inch IPS 3840 x 2160 |
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 75Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display Colors | 16.7 million colors | 1.07 billion colors | 16.7 million colors | 1.07 billion colors |
Response Time (typical Gray to Gray) | 5ms | 5ms | 5ms | 5ms |
Contrast Ratio | 20M:1 | 20M:1 | 20M:1 | 50M:1 |
AdaptiveSync | FreeSync | FreeSync | N/A | N/A |
Connectivity | VGA (Analog ), DisplayPort, HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in, Headphone out | VGA (Analog ), DisplayPort, HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in, Headphone out | VGA (Analog ), DVI-D (digital, HDCP), HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in, Headphone jack | Signal Input: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, DisplayPort out x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 2, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 x 1 (upstream, power delivery up to 65W), Audio out |
Stand | Tilt: -5/20 degree | Tilt: -5/20 degree | Tilt: -5/10 degree | Height adjustment: 180 mm, Pivot: -/+ 90 degree, Swivel: -/+ 175 degree, Tilt: -5/25 degree |
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Philips 328E9QJAB 32" Curved monitor (E Line) | Stunning color, ultimate immersion. Experience real immersion with Philips Curved monitors. The 32" (31. 5 inch viewable) curved E line monitor offers a truly immersive experience with stunning Full HD image quality. Ultra wide-color tech gives color quality that brings your images alive! Curved design inspired by the world around us: Curved display design for more immersive experience. Superb Picture Quality: Ultra Wide-Color wider range of colors for a vivid picture | VA display delivers awesome images with wide viewing angles | 16: 9 Full HD display for crisp detailed images | Effortlessly smooth gameplay with AMD FreeSync technology. Features designed for you: Narrow border display for a seamless appearance | Less eye fatigue with Flicker-free technology | LowBlue Mode for easy on-the-eyes productivity | HDMI ensures universal digital connectivity |DisplayPort connection for maximum visuals | Built-in stereo speakers for multimedia. What's in the box: Monitor with stand, D-Sub cable, HDMI cable, Audio cable, Power cable, User Documentation
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Customers like the picture quality of the monitor. For example, they mention the picture is very crisp, the appearance is good, and the contrast of this panel is fantastic. The high-definition screen gives you that high definition that you've been missing out on. The color is good and gets very bright, and you have options to change the brightness. Overall, most are satisfied with the picture and video quality of this product.
"...A pleasure to indulge in these diversions as the picture quality is first rate, to the point that compared to another monitor with higher specs,..." Read more
"...Picture is fantastic, colors are great, the low blue mode is awesome for my migraines...." Read more
"...Over all the Colors and contrast of this panel is fantastic I rather enjoy this screen for video editing...." Read more
"...Colors are great and the experience is top notch. I hope to get more into photo and video editing this year...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the monitor. They mention it's a fine monitor, with speakers, and a good value. The text quality is great, and the display is crystal clear. They also say it'd be fantastic for general computer work and home use.
"...What it is, as my heading forecasts, a good monitor for home use...." Read more
"...Despite being substantially larger, the content appears much closer due to the high rate of curvature. (1500R)...." Read more
"...Colors are great and the experience is top notch. I hope to get more into photo and video editing this year...." Read more
"...Easy HDMI connection setup with laptop and good quality 3-pin power cable to power up monitor. Monitor comes with VGA and audio in/out cables...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the monitor. For example, they mention it's the best value for the money, a widescreen monitor that is inexpensive, and well worth the investment. Some say it'll be an awesome deal for content creators, or anyone who values true to life colors. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...That's about right. A fine monitor at a good price if you are not buying it for Gaming. A VA panel with 1 Display Port, 1 HDMI, with 1 D-Sub (VGA)...." Read more
"...so it looks like the price has gone up, but I'd say it's still worth the price." Read more
"...Overall I couldn't be more satisfied. I am very happy with the price, quality and warranty." Read more
"...The value is fantastic." Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. They say it works well, is super bright, and works great for gaming. The stand is adjustable, and the monitor has zero issues with gaming or work. It's very useful when working from home and is excellent for personal use.
"...I set the OSD volume at max and use the PC Volume Control. It works good with my Headset. This monitor comes with an HDMI and a VGA cable..." Read more
"...Just my opinion. Set up was easy. Stand works great (Not mounted) and is adjustable, and the screen is fantastic...." Read more
"...This monitor satisfies all my criteria and is pretty good for the job...." Read more
"...It has the universal symbol for power button on it, but the monitor would not turn on - I thought it was defective, so I returned it..." Read more
Customers like the size of the monitor. For example, they say it's wonderful, a bargain, and almost a small TV. Some are impressed by the size and colors. The dimensions adjust automatically to fit the screen, and the monitor has a sleek design with a thin bezel. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...the operation of the monitor; it just works, I especially like the large, curved screen. It is, as they say, an immersive experience...." Read more
"...It's rather large and that's nice but if your eyes are less than 24" from the screen I feel it would be too big. Just my opinion. Set up was easy...." Read more
"...Curved screen offers a good viewing angle.* Screen size is a bargain for the price.Cons:*..." Read more
"...I am no means a technology expert, but the shear size of thing was so surprising and makes computing an entirely new experience for me on my desktop...." Read more
Customers like the viewing angle of the monitor. They say it offers a good viewing angle, reduces reflections, and adds depth to the picture. Some say the curved screen is comfortable for their eyes.
"...of the monitor; it just works, I especially like the large, curved screen. It is, as they say, an immersive experience...." Read more
"...impression with the 32" Super-Curved QHD displays was just how comfortable they were by comparison to my old 27" flats...." Read more
"...say that the screen real estate on this screen and the curved glass is simply awesome. I am still adjusting to having such a large screen...." Read more
"...The big screen with the curved surface, helps me to organize my desktop for work - browser's multiple windows on right side - one for video streaming..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the monitor to be easy. They mention that it is simple to mount, plug and play, and easy to follow. Some say that the monitor is not at all finicky, making it easier for editing videos and working on PPT decks. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of setup and recommend it to others.
"...Whatever your computer, this monitor is plug and play. It is not at all finicky...." Read more
"...Just my opinion. Set up was easy. Stand works great (Not mounted) and is adjustable, and the screen is fantastic...." Read more
"...Config tips:Easy HDMI connection setup with laptop and good quality 3-pin power cable to power up monitor...." Read more
"...They are relatively easy to get set up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the monitor. Some mention that it does have a speaker that emits okay sound, and you can connect an external speaker. However, others say that the audio quality is definitely below average, and the speakers are lacking.
"...It's tinny, sounds metallic and is just NOT something I enjoy listening to.Overall, you get what you pay for." Read more
"...Monitor comes with VGA and audio in/out cables. Audio cables are not necessary for playing sound...." Read more
"...thing I have to say about this product is the absolutely horrible sound quality coming out of the speakers...." Read more
"...I mean, the audio is loud enough without sounding distorted, the visual/picture quality of everything you see is crystal clear, and to top it all, it..." Read more
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$299 - It was well-packaged and there are no bad pixels. That's about right. A fine monitor at a good price if you are not buying it for Gaming. A VA panel with 1 Display Port, 1 HDMI, with 1 D-Sub (VGA). Ships with 16:9 native resolution 2560 x 1440 that is good for Display Port, HDMI; VGA is 1920 x 1080. For me, 2K is the best resolution that gives a fair amount of screen real estate without text being too small. For gaming, 4k gives you the big picture for sizing up the battlefield, so this is not a gaming monitor. With fonts at 11 and MS Word page view set to 100 %, I can squeeze in the sides of the Word borders so they are just touching the edges of an 8 1/2 x 11 page. That just fits 3 separate Word documents left to right across the screen leaving a few inches of background at the bottom of a single page; or - within Word a single document will easily automatically fill the screen with three consecutive pages. With a little mouse work, I can get 4 File Explorer frames on the screen only showing Name, Size, (Size Column moved over next to Name), and Date Modified. I can copy, cut, paste files in and out of four simultaneous onscreen panels. A 21:9, 34 inch 4k monitor would fit more, but my brain can only do so much. I can chew gum and walk, but that's about it. Text in Word looked good with my eyes about 27" away from the screen. For my use, I can't see that smaller size is practical and practical is what I want. With the VESA mounting arm I could move it closer if I choose. With a 34 inch or larger screen moving to a higher res or larger monitor in any closer is a trade-off . Audio is Line in and Audio Out, or output from HDMI and Display Port. I just plug my headphones into a 3.5mm extension cable so I don't have to reach but a few inches to plug into the Audio out. Volume control is adjustable via the OSD Menu. I set the OSD volume at max and use the PC Volume Control. It works good with my Headset.
This monitor comes with an HDMI and a VGA cable only so you'll need to supply your own Display Port cable. Out of the box the upright part of the stand is already attached. Just use the attached Thumbscrew on the Base to attach it. Whatever the Input, it's a great picture with the defaults except for Brightness. The Windows 8.1 Settings Main page is a relatively little amount of print with about 90% white background. Zowie! I was seeing fireflies, should've put on sunglasses. Turned Brightness down from 100 to 45. Ahh, that's better, didn't have to mess with anything else.
A word about screen size. Recall it's measured diagonally, 31.5 inches for this monitor. If Measured straight across edge to edge, it's 28 inches. Factor in the 3/8 border and you lose 3/4 inch, so actual screen width is 27.25 inches. Still, a good size monitor. A 32 inch monitor at 21:9 is wider than at 16:9. Picture the diagonals in your mind. Few monitor screens actually meet up with the thin bezel edge. Most have a thin border. If you want the User Manual, typically, you must download it online. You can go online to the manufacture and download a User Manual to find the dimensions of any monitor before you buy. I downloaded and checked it out to determine if I wanted to buy. Reading the Manual was crucial in my decision as it answered just about every question I had. The Manual is a good way to get all the detailed specs, inputs, weight, frequency, resolution. It showed a menu tree of all the available selections, how to use the OSD reveals the inner workings such as compatibility; PBP, PIP, (or not, as is the case with this monitor). What I was also able to determine pre-purchase was that the OSD menu buttons are in the middle at the bottom on the back side of the monitor opposite the Logo. That makes it the same for both Right and Left-handed users, i.e. more comfortable for Lefties. The single button is larger than most; hold for three seconds to turn it off. The button acts in joystick fashion. I was a little clumsy at first, but it didn't take long for it to feel familiar. Takes less than three seconds to change inputs. I prefer this single button joystick type action to the multi-buttons along the bottom of other monitors.
I have three inputs, three Computers. One with Display Port, one with HDMI, my Mac Mini has both, i.e. mini Display Port with a 6 inch adapter cable, or Mini Display Port adapted to VGA so I used the VGA Input from the Mac. Most anything 2012 or later, PC or Mac will have HDMI 1.4 or Display Port 1.2 outputs, all that's needed for this monitor. In my case, less is more. Without all the high-end specs, this monitor is very stable, will work with onboard graphics. Might have to change Bios to IGFX. Bios Default of PCIe x 16 number 1 slot usually works in any case. it should work right out of the box with most any computer, plug and play, but, it's likely you will turn down the brightness
If you have two Computers, chances are they both have HDMI Ports. Phillips chose to cover all the bases. VGA displays at 1920 x 1080. HDMI to VGA Adapters are cheap and plentiful if you have to use the VGA. My 3 computers with three different outputs all work right out of the box utilizing all three ports. My Mac, using a mini-Display Port to VGA adapter, the screen really looks beautiful on the Mac at the lower resolution but it may become a game changer. I'll use it some to determine that. There are relatively few 32 inch 2K curved monitors available with VESA Mounts. I'm puzzled some don't provide VESA mounting.
2 HDMI inputs. That's the industry standard with every other 2K monitor, but Phillips had broadened the scale by providing three different inputs that cover all the bases, but, again, The display's native resolution is only for Display Port and HDMI. Whatever your computer, this monitor is plug and play. It is not at all finicky. It's pretty bare bones, 59 HZ max vertical frequency; not enough for serious gaming. What it is, as my heading forecasts, a good monitor for home use. e.g. If I do a jigsaw puzzle of 400 pieces, there's enough room around the sides to sort and stack the pieces, leaving the puzzle area clean and open. Gaming? Yeah, Mah Jong, Solitaire and Jigsaw is about my speed. A pleasure to indulge in these diversions as the picture quality is first rate, to the point that compared to another monitor with higher specs, you wont be able see much, if any, difference; not enough to consider spending the extra money. At any price, the picture quality is more than satisfactory.
The VESA mounting holes are 100mm. No VESA mounting screws supplied and the stand mounting screws are too short. This is typical. Not their problem; though you may have to waste some gasoline finding the right-sized screws, i.e. 4 x 10mm. Luckily, I had some standoffs and long screws supplied with my mounting stand or it would have been an Easter Egg hunt to find the right hardware. The mounting plate fastened without any bending and it easily slid right down onto the VESA mounting arm plate. Ideally, the screws should insert about 1/4 inch (6-8mm) into the monitor.
In the final analysis, it is often how much money and/or how much time and effort that decides for us. Overall, Phillips Manual did provide a lot of good pre-sale information, better than most, but the manual clearly shows analog input, (VGA) as 2560x1440 Res. Maybe it is on a later model Mac, but my 2012 Mac Mini gets 2560x1440 out of the Display Port only, 1920 x 1080 from VGA adaptor. Nothing wrong with the monitor; most likely, whoever wrote the manual got it wrong. This caused me to think of whether I would send it back as I wanted 2560x1440 for all three computers. I have 1 DP cable. my Mac Mini sits a little behind and above my Lenovo laptop. Mini sits backwards with rear ports facing towards me Mini Display Port is about 8 inches away from Lenovo Port. Very easy to swap the cable between the two. I decide to leave the Mini with VGA and Laptop with Display Port. 1920x1080 on the Mac is just gorgeous, and the big screen works for all that I do on the Mac. If needed I can use the DP cable. Though it's handy to have both at the same res, it's not all that necessary. HDMI from my desktop is native res and switching inputs of all three is easily accomplished. 34 inch gaming monitor with 21:9 would have PBP, but I decided I don't need it.
Buying a monitor is very subjective. There's no getting around the fact that you can't always decide fresh out of the box and you don't always get all the information you need from the online ads. I had to use it a while in real world daily usage to make up my mind. Returning a big monitor takes some effort, as you have to clean the screen and send it back packaged EXACTLY as you got it and probably have to pay 40-50 dollars to ship. If you just say that you don't like the monitor, you may not be able to return without paying a premium. My experience is it's easier to buy a computer than a monitor. Also, monitor manufacturers aim at the PC market. Mac Graphics on older Mini's are not as broad-based as PC's and MacBooks have their own specific monitor specs, so, if it works with PC, but not the same on a Mac...
Conclusion: I did not have any problem with the operation of the monitor; it just works, I especially like the large, curved screen. It is, as they say, an immersive experience. I have some beautiful background pics. With such great picture quality; became enraptured; I got lost in one of them. Wow, so beautiful, even at 1920 x 1080, a whole other level of experience. My lone Con; only has 1 instead of 2 hdmi inputs, not a problem with only 1 Computer. Worst case for two computers, if needed you can get a $90.00 Geforce GT1080 card to provide a Display Port, while HDMI 1.4 or higher is standard on most recent Macs or PC's.
I needed a steady work horse, not a thoroughbred racer. Something useful. This monitor more than fits the bill
Walter O.
My monitors arrived in perfect condition with zero stuck pixels. I'm running both on DP 1.2 with an GTX 1650 Super as the source. I was upgrading from dual 27" flat displays.
My first impression with the 32" Super-Curved QHD displays was just how comfortable they were by comparison to my old 27" flats. Despite being substantially larger, the content appears much closer due to the high rate of curvature. (1500R). It's a true panoramic experience.
I don't see any distortion or 'pin cushion' effect. I have heard others complain about distortion but it isn't an issue in my case at all.
Being a VA (vertical alignment) panel, both contrast and color are very nice. Although a full IPS panel is going to have the best quality image in terms of color accuracy, I think this VA panel is perfectly acceptable for photo and art applications. That said, it's worth noting that there is a very slight backlight bleed at the edges. You have to be on a pure black background and in a dark room to really see it clearly but it's not non-existent.
The 75Hz refresh is plenty high for what I do, but some gamers may want to consider a higher refresh TN display because there is very noticeable horizontal blurring.
Overall I couldn't be more satisfied. I am very happy with the price, quality and warranty.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
My monitors arrived in perfect condition with zero stuck pixels. I'm running both on DP 1.2 with an GTX 1650 Super as the source. I was upgrading from dual 27" flat displays.
My first impression with the 32" Super-Curved QHD displays was just how comfortable they were by comparison to my old 27" flats. Despite being substantially larger, the content appears much closer due to the high rate of curvature. (1500R). It's a true panoramic experience.
I don't see any distortion or 'pin cushion' effect. I have heard others complain about distortion but it isn't an issue in my case at all.
Being a VA (vertical alignment) panel, both contrast and color are very nice. Although a full IPS panel is going to have the best quality image in terms of color accuracy, I think this VA panel is perfectly acceptable for photo and art applications. That said, it's worth noting that there is a very slight backlight bleed at the edges. You have to be on a pure black background and in a dark room to really see it clearly but it's not non-existent.
The 75Hz refresh is plenty high for what I do, but some gamers may want to consider a higher refresh TN display because there is very noticeable horizontal blurring.
Overall I couldn't be more satisfied. I am very happy with the price, quality and warranty.
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2023
This new curved one is a 2K one, and I think for its size, it is the perfect resolution! I think 4K is too much, because the computer would have to push more pixels than you can see. 2K is better for gaming because it's faster.
For productivity work, 2K looks razor sharp.
It's nice to have 2 Philips monitors, kind of elegant. With all those other run off the mill brand names, I think "Philips" stands out. Why aren't we seeing more of these?
Anyway, I found my brand. Love their stuff!
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2019