Philips 32M1N5800A 144Hz 4K UHD IPS with HDMI 2.1
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The monitor adopts a 31.5″ IPS-type panel with 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. This model is most likely based around the Innolux M315DCA-K7B AAS panel. The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync, allowing technologies such as AMD FreeSync and Nvidia’s ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ to be leveraged – with a 48 – 144Hz VRR range plus LFC. A light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface is employed, whilst a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour is specified. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 500 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and 124% sRGB gamut. The monitor includes a factory calibration using its sRGB emulation setting, with a specified DeltaE <2. Basic HDR10 support is offered via VESA DisplayHDR 400, allowing the monitor to put its reasonable DCI-P3 coverage to good use alongside 10-bit colour processing. This level of HDR doesn't require a particularly high luminance (by HDR standards) or local dimming, though basic 16-zone local dimming may be offered in this case.
A ‘LowBlue Mode’ Low Blue Light (LBL) setting is included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience. ‘SmartUniformity’ is also included, a Uniformity Compensation (UC) setting designed to even out brightness at various points of the screen. A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified (approach with caution) alongside a 1ms MPRT response time using the included ‘MPRT’ strobe backlight setting. ‘Low Input Lag’ is also specified. The stand attaches centrally and can be easily removed with the included quick-release mechanism, revealing 100 x 100mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The stand offers full adjustability including height (130mm or 5.12 inches) and pivot into portrait. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 DP 1.4 ports, a 3.5mm audio output and 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (2 with BC 1.2 fast charging) plus upstream. 2 x 5W speakers and 2-device PbP is supported.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$750 USD (£760).
