Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
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PHILIPS Momentum 559M1RYV 55’’ 4K HDR Gaming, Designed for Xbox, 4K @ 120Hz (PC @ 144Hz), Low Latency, HDR 1000, Bowers & Wilkins Speakers, Ambiglow, 4Yr Advanced Replacement, Black
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Screen Size | 55 Inches |
Brand | PHILIPS |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, YouTube |
Display Technology | Display |
Product Dimensions | 4.1"D x 48.5"W x 28.15"H |
Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Special Feature | Adaptive Sync, Blue Light Filter, USB Hub, Flicker-Free, VESA-certified DisplayHDR, Built-In Speakers, High Dynamic Range See more |
Model Name | Philips Gaming Monitor |
Included Components | USB-C to C cable, remote control, DP cable, HDMI cable, Power cable |
About this item
- DESIGNED FOR XBOX FOR OPTIMAL GAMING EXPERIENCE: We partnered with Microsoft Xbox team to design the Momentum monitor from the ground up for the optimal Xbox series X gaming experience, right out of the box
- ULTRA SMOOTH MOTION: Game with ultra-clear 4K resolution at a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate when you connect your Xbox Series X and other next-gen consoles. Hardcore PC gamers can play at the fastest refresh rate of 144 Hz with the included connections
- LOW LATENCY GAMING: Philips Momentum gaming displays are purpose-built with always-on low lag and lightning-fast pixel response to support fast-paced, time-sensitive games. The display also provides variable refresh rate VRR support for Xbox Series X to achieve seamlessly smooth motion
- EXPERIENCE INCREDIBLE CONTRAST AND STUNNING DETAILS with VESA-certified DisplayHDR 1000 and customized HDR modes. Gamers can spot enemies hiding in the shadows easily, and movie viewers can enjoy a more compelling and lifelike show
- EXPLORE NEW HEIGHTS FOR GAMING AUDIO: Integrated Bowers & Wilkins speakers deliver epic sound. Specially-tuned True Sound audio modes offer a more bespoke listening experience
- DIVE INTO YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: The innovative Ambiglow technology adds a new dimension to your viewing experience by creating a halo of light from the monitor. Especially suited for watching movies, sports or playing games
- DESIGNED FOR YOUR WELLBEING: Unlike other blue light reducing technology, Philips’ proprietary SoftBlue feature filters out harmful blue light waves without affecting the color or quality of the display
- ONE CABLE DOES IT ALL: This Philips display works great with USB-C enabled devices for displaying up to 4K resolution at 120Hz on the big screen. Witness stunning visuals and pristine audio quality while recharging your compatible device at the same time
- PERFECT FOR COMPLEX MULTITASKING: Philips MultiView displays enable active dual connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like a PC and notebook simultaneously
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Brand | PHILIPS |
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Series | Philips Gaming Monitor |
Item model number | 559M1RYV |
Item Weight | 59.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 48.5 x 28.15 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.1 x 48.5 x 28.15 inches |
Color | Black |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | Philips Computer Monitors |
ASIN | B096CG575L |
Date First Available | October 10, 2021 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #108,670 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #3,554 in Xbox Games, Consoles & Accessories |
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Designed for Xbox for the optimal gaming experience
We partnered with the Xbox team to develop this Designed for Xbox display. This specially designed monitor is validated to deliver the optimal Xbox Series X visual performance the moment you plug it in.
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USB-C: one cable does it allThis Philips display works great with USB-C enabled devices for displaying up to 4K resolution at 120Hz on the big screen. Witness stunning visuals and pristine audio quality, while powering up and re-charging your compatible device (up to 65 W) at the same time. |
MultiView enables simultaneous dual connect and viewPhilips MultiView displays with ultra-high resolution enable active dual connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like a PC and notebook simultaneously. |
LowBlue mode and Flicker-free easy-on-the eyes viewingOur LowBlue Mode and Flicker-free technologies have been developed to reduce eye strain and fatigue often caused by long hours in front of a monitor. |
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Philips Computer Monitors Momentum 559M1RYV 55’’ 4K HDR Gaming Monitor, Designed for Xbox, 4K @ 120Hz (PC up to 144Hz), Low Latency, DisplayHDR 1000, Bowers & Wilkins Speakers, Ambiglow, 4Yr Advanced Replacement, Black.
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Customers like the performance of the monitor. They say it works well for their office, is flawless, and has good colors. Customers also say it has a great design and works well with their Xbox and MacBook Air. However, some customers have reported that the monitor takes a long time to wake from standby.
"...like this monitor because it has a great design and works well with my Xbox and MacBook Air...." Read more
"I have used it only about a month but works great with xbox series x great color and definitely a better upgrade from what I was using" Read more
"...Getting 144 fps in Madden 23 and up to 135 fps in FIFA 23. Working perfectly no issues. If I put the computer to sleep, it retains those settings...." Read more
"...Don't let the XBOX branding fool you, it works just fine with PCs and Macs...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They mention it's a great buy and good for its price.
"...Solid monitor for the cost." Read more
"...are looking for a monitor in this price range this imo is the best bang for your buck !!!" Read more
"...The build quality of the stand was excellent, lots of ports, decent OSD, color was ok out of the box...." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong, it is a good monitor for the price, but it is not what you want to see out of a 144hz 1ms response time monitor." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the monitor. Some mention they are very pleased with the picture, while others say the quality was poor and the color looked very washed out. Some customers also mention that the text was fuzzy or pixelated, and the shadows were blurred.
"...It has great speed and great picture quality for what i use it for...." Read more
"...For 5 watt speakers they sound great. This monitor really is nice. Build quality is great as well. Super easy to setup...." Read more
"...The picture quality was poor, the color looked very washed out, the blacks were light purples, the lights behind the monitor were at least a full..." Read more
"...The good:The picture on this monitor is superb. Best uniformity I have ever had measured with my luminance meter. Little to no backlight bleed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the monitor. Some mention that it has great looks, the colors and contrast are good, and the frameless design is nice. Others say that the image quality is dim and the colors are not vibrant. There is also some overshoot and high contrast on moving objects, which is very distracting. The blacks are light purples and the monitor looks washed out.
"I really like this monitor because it has a great design and works well with my Xbox and MacBook Air...." Read more
"...I really enjoy the ambiglow which gives more contrast to the image when playing at night time...." Read more
"...The picture quality was poor, the color looked very washed out, the blacks were light purples, the lights behind the monitor were at least a full..." Read more
"...With HDR on COD and Fortnite look amazing and clear . I opt to turn it off for even faster response times ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention that the build quality of stand was excellent, while others say that it's not very good quality, has bad ghosting, and is not so great at getting an HDMI signal from a computer. Some say that the performance in first person shooters is terrible, and it'd be a complete waste of money.
"...OSD and switch to 144 hz in windows settings, it is actually only running at 120 hz...." Read more
"...This monitor really is nice. Build quality is great as well. Super easy to setup...." Read more
"...The monitor is kind slow (maybe 10 to 15 secords) to wake up from sleeping mode. I also like the loud speakers...." Read more
"...Second, the monitor is pretty bad quality, it works, but it could be a lot better.Third, customer support is terrible...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that the screen is very bright, with the Ambilight lighting being a nice touch. However, others say that the fade/shift color and brightness are noticeably choppy, and that the light smearing while playing video games is a bug.
"...Colors are vibrant and peak brightness is better than what Philips advertises...." Read more
"...Little to no backlight bleed. No dead or stuck on pixels despite the warranty allowing up to 2 bright pixels...." Read more
"...The lighting isn't responsive enough to really follow your on scsreen gaming action, but it is bright enough to serve as a key light when manually..." Read more
"...The Ambiglow lighting is a nice touch too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speaker quality of the monitor. Some mention that the speakers are good for being monitor speakers, while others say that they had possibly the worst built-in speakers on a monitor they had ever heard, there are no speakers by the way, and the volume with Xbox is really loud. Some customers also mention that there is popping sound from the speakers randomly when first turning it on.
"...loud and even if you set the volume to 1 out of 100 it is still too loud. I think it would be better to output to an amp with speakers...." Read more
"...Something really surprising was the audio. DTS Sound is pretty damn good. For 5 watt speakers they sound great. This monitor really is nice...." Read more
"...on the screen, and above everything else, it had possibly the worst built-in speakers on a monitor I had ever heard. For this much money…?..." Read more
"...I also like the loud speakers. It is little bit inconvinent to adjust the volumn. Once I set it correctly, I would adjust volumn from my keyboard." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the color was ok out of the box, while others say that it is a tad dark for throwing shows or movies on. Some say that the monitor has huge drawbacks to brightness and color.
"The picture is awesome on this monitor. Colors are vibrant and peak brightness is better than what Philips advertises...." Read more
"...I enjoy it, but it is a tad dark for throwing shows or movies on, I usually use my Sceptre instead...." Read more
"I have used it only about a month but works great with xbox series x great color and definitely a better upgrade from what I was using" Read more
"...Positives:-Color accuracy is great out of the box-Black/gray uniformity is good but not perfect..." Read more
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The good:
The picture on this monitor is superb. Best uniformity I have ever had measured with my luminance meter. Little to no backlight bleed. No dead or stuck on pixels despite the warranty allowing up to 2 bright pixels. peak brightness over 600 so could get hdr-600 certification if it had local dimming. I dont calibrate colors but reviews indicate color is accurate.
I have never used a high refresh rate monitor before. 144 Hz over DP with the gaming PC has really improved my gameplay in sports games. It really does make a big difference compared to 60 Hz. PSA: for those using Nvidia RTX cards, make sure to turn on vertical sync, and max FPS to 3 below the refresh rate over HDMI or DP once you have activated G-Sync. Refer to blurbusters.com article for explanation. This was important for preventing stuttering when using this with HDMI 120 Hz as my card was able to exceed the 120 Hz limit and I got stuttering when it did.
I really enjoy the ambiglow which gives more contrast to the image when playing at night time.
This worked perfectly with my xbox series S 4k HDR 120 Hz. You can watch the "Information" option in the OSD and it shows you the frame rate in real time while playing. The Xbox actually rarely dipped under 120 Hz. CEC works great with xbox so the screen turns on and off with xbox and volume of monitor can be controlled without having to go into OSD menu.
The not so good:
KVM Auto only works when there is one computer on USBC for video and one computer to USBA. If you try to use a USBC to USBA cable for a 2nd computer on a non USBC video input, Auto doesnt work. You have to manually select the USB and it's buried in the OSD menu unfortunately without a shortcut.
The volume with xbox is really loud and even if you set the volume to 1 out of 100 it is still too loud. I think it would be better to output to an amp with speakers.
The manual has no description for the DTS audio options or what they mean. The manual doesnt describe the KVM Auto functionality - I had to figure it out on my own.
I dont understand the point of SmartPower 45 watt vs 65 watt for USBC. It seems like in HDR mode Ambiglow turns off if you have it set to 65 watt, but I havent noticed it.
The monitor is not so great at getting an HDMI signal from a computer. I have to manually switch to a different HDMI input and then switch back to get a picture.
The bad:
I have contacted philips support about both of these issues below which I believe require a firmware update. I have not heard from them after a few weeks. I can work around these issues for my needs but people should know.
1) switch from DP to USBC input does not work when DP is using DSC
I have my gaming PC connected to displayport for 144 Hz as HDMI over 144 Hz doesnt work. Then I have my Razerbook laptop connected to USBC.
When I have my laptop connected and on I see the picture on USBC. When I switch to DP on my gaming PC, I see the DP picture. However, if I try to switch back to USBC with the laptop still on, the monitor is unable to display the picture from the laptop. There are 3 ways to get the picture back
from the laptop: leave the monitor input on USBC and then turn the monitor off and turn it back on again, put the gaming PC to sleep so there is no output on DP connection, OR set the gaming PC to 98 Hz HDR or 120 Hz SDR so it is not using Display Stream Compression.
It seems like a defect in the monitor because the same behavior happens when I connect an Intel NUC 11th generation (11PAHi5 model) over usbc, I cannot switch back to the NUC over USBC.
If I connect the gaming PC to HDMI on the monitor, it is able to switch to USBC no problem.
2) No true 144 Hz with HDMI:
This monitor cannot run 144 Hz over HDMI. Even if you switch to 144 hz in the OSD and switch to 144 hz in windows settings, it is actually only running at 120 hz. Somehow it is tricking windows settings into thinking it is at 144. HDMI 2.1 full 48 GBps bandwidth should support 144 Hz.
Under "Information" in the monitor OSD when windows is set to 144 Hz, the monitor OSD says 120 Hz. And when I set vertical sync to On in the nvidia control panel, the max frame rate that games render at is 120 fps despite the same game rendering at up to 135 fps using displayport 144 hz.
Summary:
I am happy with the picture, happy with the gameplay on xbox over hdmi or PC over DP at 144 Hz. USBC 65 watt charging works great and you can set the Nuc or razerbook to do 120 Hz SDR which is actually nice for office work. There are some issues that hopefully will be corrected and then I can give this 5 stars.
Update 5/11/23
I used a utility called Custom Resolution Utility to look at the HDMI 2.1 features of the monitor when in 144 Hz mode.
I attached a screenshot of the settings in CRU.
It shows full bandwidth 48 GBps which is awesome. So that is not the problem. The Freesync range is set to go up to 144 Hz. But when you click to edit the HDMI 2.1 features, the VRR range is set to a max of 120 Hz. With Nvidia G-sync turned on over HDMI, it uses that max of the VRR range as the max refresh rate so that is why the monitor OSD "Information" shows 120 Hz with G -sync on. If I turn G-sync off, then the monitor OSD "Information" shows 144 Hz. So G-sync does not use that Freesync range programmed into the monitor, it's using that VRR range which makes complete sense. For some reason Philips and I think all manufacturers probably have to set the max VRR to 120 probably to conform to some kind of HDMI certification. I havent found proof to bolster that claim though.
So all I did was change that max VRR to 144 in CRU, and restarted the graphics driver and voila, G-Sync on and monitor Information now shows 144 hz. Frame rates in games over HDMI now going above 120 Hz just like what I had on Displayport. Getting 144 fps in Madden 23 and up to 135 fps in FIFA 23. Working perfectly no issues. If I put the computer to sleep, it retains those settings. If I restart, I just need to run CRU again and it's set back to max VRR of 144 Hz.
So now I can do full uncompressed HDMI 2.1 on this monitor at 4k 144 Hz. I honestly havent noticed a difference compared to DP, but this solves the problem I was having switching from DP to USBC input by just having the gaming PC on an HDMI input. Hopefully this helps others using an Nvidia graphics card with this freesync monitor.
I am raising my review to 4 stars. It's awesome that the HDMI 2.1 ports are full bandwidth 48 GBps. I learned after purchasing this one that other less expensive 4k 32 in monitors from Dell and Gigabyte actually use 24 GBps bandwidth on their HDMI ports with display stream compression so this full bandiwdth is not common. Philips doesn't advertise this monitor as G-sync compatible and so technically it is supposed to do 120 Hz with G-sync over VRR and 144 Hz is with Freesync. I was able to figure out how to get it to do 144 Hz over HDMI with VRR using the above trick, but I shoudn't dock the monitor for that. It would be nice if philips would just set the EDID to have a VRR range of up to 144 Hz to avoid confusion for people though.
I had some legwork to figure this monitor's technology out, but in the end I am happy. I do have to say though that it is very concerning that Philips support has not responded to me in several weks. I am considering a 3rd party warranty as my confidence level in philips warranty service is low as a result.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
The good:
The picture on this monitor is superb. Best uniformity I have ever had measured with my luminance meter. Little to no backlight bleed. No dead or stuck on pixels despite the warranty allowing up to 2 bright pixels. peak brightness over 600 so could get hdr-600 certification if it had local dimming. I dont calibrate colors but reviews indicate color is accurate.
I have never used a high refresh rate monitor before. 144 Hz over DP with the gaming PC has really improved my gameplay in sports games. It really does make a big difference compared to 60 Hz. PSA: for those using Nvidia RTX cards, make sure to turn on vertical sync, and max FPS to 3 below the refresh rate over HDMI or DP once you have activated G-Sync. Refer to blurbusters.com article for explanation. This was important for preventing stuttering when using this with HDMI 120 Hz as my card was able to exceed the 120 Hz limit and I got stuttering when it did.
I really enjoy the ambiglow which gives more contrast to the image when playing at night time.
This worked perfectly with my xbox series S 4k HDR 120 Hz. You can watch the "Information" option in the OSD and it shows you the frame rate in real time while playing. The Xbox actually rarely dipped under 120 Hz. CEC works great with xbox so the screen turns on and off with xbox and volume of monitor can be controlled without having to go into OSD menu.
The not so good:
KVM Auto only works when there is one computer on USBC for video and one computer to USBA. If you try to use a USBC to USBA cable for a 2nd computer on a non USBC video input, Auto doesnt work. You have to manually select the USB and it's buried in the OSD menu unfortunately without a shortcut.
The volume with xbox is really loud and even if you set the volume to 1 out of 100 it is still too loud. I think it would be better to output to an amp with speakers.
The manual has no description for the DTS audio options or what they mean. The manual doesnt describe the KVM Auto functionality - I had to figure it out on my own.
I dont understand the point of SmartPower 45 watt vs 65 watt for USBC. It seems like in HDR mode Ambiglow turns off if you have it set to 65 watt, but I havent noticed it.
The monitor is not so great at getting an HDMI signal from a computer. I have to manually switch to a different HDMI input and then switch back to get a picture.
The bad:
I have contacted philips support about both of these issues below which I believe require a firmware update. I have not heard from them after a few weeks. I can work around these issues for my needs but people should know.
1) switch from DP to USBC input does not work when DP is using DSC
I have my gaming PC connected to displayport for 144 Hz as HDMI over 144 Hz doesnt work. Then I have my Razerbook laptop connected to USBC.
When I have my laptop connected and on I see the picture on USBC. When I switch to DP on my gaming PC, I see the DP picture. However, if I try to switch back to USBC with the laptop still on, the monitor is unable to display the picture from the laptop. There are 3 ways to get the picture back
from the laptop: leave the monitor input on USBC and then turn the monitor off and turn it back on again, put the gaming PC to sleep so there is no output on DP connection, OR set the gaming PC to 98 Hz HDR or 120 Hz SDR so it is not using Display Stream Compression.
It seems like a defect in the monitor because the same behavior happens when I connect an Intel NUC 11th generation (11PAHi5 model) over usbc, I cannot switch back to the NUC over USBC.
If I connect the gaming PC to HDMI on the monitor, it is able to switch to USBC no problem.
2) No true 144 Hz with HDMI:
This monitor cannot run 144 Hz over HDMI. Even if you switch to 144 hz in the OSD and switch to 144 hz in windows settings, it is actually only running at 120 hz. Somehow it is tricking windows settings into thinking it is at 144. HDMI 2.1 full 48 GBps bandwidth should support 144 Hz.
Under "Information" in the monitor OSD when windows is set to 144 Hz, the monitor OSD says 120 Hz. And when I set vertical sync to On in the nvidia control panel, the max frame rate that games render at is 120 fps despite the same game rendering at up to 135 fps using displayport 144 hz.
Summary:
I am happy with the picture, happy with the gameplay on xbox over hdmi or PC over DP at 144 Hz. USBC 65 watt charging works great and you can set the Nuc or razerbook to do 120 Hz SDR which is actually nice for office work. There are some issues that hopefully will be corrected and then I can give this 5 stars.
Update 5/11/23
I used a utility called Custom Resolution Utility to look at the HDMI 2.1 features of the monitor when in 144 Hz mode.
I attached a screenshot of the settings in CRU.
It shows full bandwidth 48 GBps which is awesome. So that is not the problem. The Freesync range is set to go up to 144 Hz. But when you click to edit the HDMI 2.1 features, the VRR range is set to a max of 120 Hz. With Nvidia G-sync turned on over HDMI, it uses that max of the VRR range as the max refresh rate so that is why the monitor OSD "Information" shows 120 Hz with G -sync on. If I turn G-sync off, then the monitor OSD "Information" shows 144 Hz. So G-sync does not use that Freesync range programmed into the monitor, it's using that VRR range which makes complete sense. For some reason Philips and I think all manufacturers probably have to set the max VRR to 120 probably to conform to some kind of HDMI certification. I havent found proof to bolster that claim though.
So all I did was change that max VRR to 144 in CRU, and restarted the graphics driver and voila, G-Sync on and monitor Information now shows 144 hz. Frame rates in games over HDMI now going above 120 Hz just like what I had on Displayport. Getting 144 fps in Madden 23 and up to 135 fps in FIFA 23. Working perfectly no issues. If I put the computer to sleep, it retains those settings. If I restart, I just need to run CRU again and it's set back to max VRR of 144 Hz.
So now I can do full uncompressed HDMI 2.1 on this monitor at 4k 144 Hz. I honestly havent noticed a difference compared to DP, but this solves the problem I was having switching from DP to USBC input by just having the gaming PC on an HDMI input. Hopefully this helps others using an Nvidia graphics card with this freesync monitor.
I am raising my review to 4 stars. It's awesome that the HDMI 2.1 ports are full bandwidth 48 GBps. I learned after purchasing this one that other less expensive 4k 32 in monitors from Dell and Gigabyte actually use 24 GBps bandwidth on their HDMI ports with display stream compression so this full bandiwdth is not common. Philips doesn't advertise this monitor as G-sync compatible and so technically it is supposed to do 120 Hz with G-sync over VRR and 144 Hz is with Freesync. I was able to figure out how to get it to do 144 Hz over HDMI with VRR using the above trick, but I shoudn't dock the monitor for that. It would be nice if philips would just set the EDID to have a VRR range of up to 144 Hz to avoid confusion for people though.
I had some legwork to figure this monitor's technology out, but in the end I am happy. I do have to say though that it is very concerning that Philips support has not responded to me in several weks. I am considering a 3rd party warranty as my confidence level in philips warranty service is low as a result.
Don't let the XBOX branding fool you, it works just fine with PCs and Macs. On the PC side, I've got it hooked up via good quality HDMI 2.1 cable and I'm able to get the 4k@144hz resolution and speed advertised. The included USB-C cable actually allows my M2 MacBook Air to run this as a main screen at 4k@120hz which has been a struggle in the past.
The lighting isn't responsive enough to really follow your on scsreen gaming action, but it is bright enough to serve as a key light when manually set to the brightest setting and a color that works for your setup.
I switched from an OLED setup to this, so I do miss the deep blacks that come from OLED panels, but between some Windows calibration and minor tweaks on the monitor itself, I've found the HDR600 setting on the montior to be sufficient enough.
The stand is super heavy and very sturdy. I recommend arm mounting it to avoid the stand taking up too much of your desk space.
Solid monitor for the cost.
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Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2023
the i was using a 75hz monitor before this and the difference is STARK