Standing screen display size | 32 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
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Screen Size | 32 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Brand | PHILIPS |
Special Feature | Height Adjustment, Frameless, Flicker-Free, Built-In Speakers |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
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 on the big screen via DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1.
- LOW LATENCY GAMING: No more screen tearing and broken frames. This Philips Momentum display comes with AMD FreeSync Premium, low input lag and 1ms (GtG) lightning-fast response time, giving you the ultimate edge over your opponents.
- RICH COLORS FOR WORK AND PLAY: Enjoy true-to-life images and millions of colors with NTSC 113%, sRGB 124%, Adobe RGB 111% color gamut area coverage.
- EXPERIENCE INCREDIBLE CONTRAST AND STUNNING DETAILS with VESA-certified DisplayHDR 400 and customized SmartImage HDR modes. Gamers can spot enemies hiding in the shadows easily, and movie viewers can enjoy a more compelling and lifelike show.
- IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND: Built-in DTS Sound speakers deliver an immersive virtual surround sound experience, complete with rich bass, dialogue enhancement and maximized volume levels free of any clipping or distortion.
- DIVE INTO YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: The innovative 4-sided 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 for maximum immersion.
- ONE CABLE DOES IT ALL, PERFECT FOR MULTITASKING: USB-C docking lets you witness stunning visuals and pristine audio quality while recharging your compatible device at the same time. Philips MultiView displays enable active dual connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like a PC and notebook simultaneously.
- DESIGNED FOR YOUR WELLBEING: LowBlue Mode filters out harmful blue light waves without affecting the color or quality of the display. Ergonomic (Height-adjust, Pivot, Swivel, & Tilt) stand offers the most optimum viewing angle and high comfortability during long campaigns.
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Brightness | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Screen quality | 3.6 | 3.8 | — | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
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display size | 32 inches | 31.5 inches | 32 inches | 31.5 inches | 27 inches | 32 inches |
resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p |
display technology | — | VA | VA | IPS | LCD | LCD |
hardware interface | displayport, hdmi, usb c | usb3.0, hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 c | usb | usb3.0, hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 c | 2 5 mm audio, displayport, hdmi | usb, hdmi |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 170 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Desk Mount |
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Technical Details
Brand | PHILIPS |
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Series | Philips Gaming Monitor |
Item model number | 329M1RV |
Hardware Platform | xbox |
Item Weight | 17.16 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 28.1 x 16.9 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.1 x 28.1 x 16.9 inches |
Color | Black |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | Philips Computer Monitors |
ASIN | B09ZMCV9YF |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | May 5, 2022 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #37,967 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,064 in Xbox Games, Consoles & Accessories #3,175 in Computer Monitors #3,485 in Xbox One Games, Consoles & Accessories |
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One USB-C cable does it allThis Philips display features a USB type-C connector with power delivery. USB-C docking lets you witness stunning visuals and pristine audio quality while recharging your compatible device at the same time. |
Optimal viewing with SmartImage HDRWith VESA-certified DisplayHDR 400, and customized HDR modes, you can select the option that best fits your needs. Gamers can spot enemies hiding in the shadows easily, and movie viewers can enjoy a more compelling and lifelike show with NTSC 113% s and RGB 124% color gamut coverage. |
Enhanced audio with DTS SoundDTS Sound enables an immersive virtual surround sound experience, complete with rich bass, dialogue enhancement and maximized volume levels free of any clipping or distortion. |
Designed for Xbox | Designed for Xbox | Designed for Xbox | UltraWide Gaming & Work | Full HD Gaming | |
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Panel size & resolution | 32” UltraClear 4K | 55” UltraClear 4K | 27’’ UltraClear 4K | 34” UltraWide QHD (3440x1440) | 27” Full HD |
Panel type | IPS | VA | Nano IPS | Curved VA | VA |
Refresh rate | 144 Hz via HDMI/DP 120 Hz via USB-C | 144 Hz via HDMI/DP 120 Hz via USB-C | 144 Hz via HDMI/DP 120 Hz via USB-C | 100 Hz | 144Hz |
Response time | 1 ms (GtG) | 1 ms (GtG) | 1 ms (GtG) | 1 ms (MPRT) | 1 ms (MPRT) |
Variable refresh rate | AMD FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium |
HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 600 | N/A | N/A |
USB-C docking with Power Delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
UltraWide Color (typical color gamut) | NTSC 113%, sRGB 124%, Adobe RGB 111% | NTSC 104%, sRGB 125% | DCI-P3 98%, NTSC 112%, sRGB 133%, Adobe RGB: 110.1% | NTSC 99.5%, sRGB 121.3% | NTSC 101.5%, sRGB 121.9% |
Philips Ambiglow | Yes - 4-sided | Yes - 3-sided | Yes - 4-sided | N/A | N/A |
Additional features | DTS Sound speakers + height adjustments | Integrated Bowers & Wilkins speakers | DTS Sound speakers + height adjustments | 1500R curvature for deep immersion | N/A |
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Made in partnership with the Microsoft Xbox team, Philips Momentum 329M1RV 32" 4K HDR Gaming Monitor is uniquely designed to provide Xbox players with the ultimate gaming experience. With AMD FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate (VRR), next-gen console and PC players can enjoy fast-paced games with optimal smoothness and fluidity (120Hz @ 4K for console gaming, 144Hz for PC gaming via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 , respectively). Visual and audio aspects are equally fine-tuned so that gamers can feel the action taking place all around them without missing a single detail. NTSC 113%, sRGB 124%, Adobe RGB 111% color gamut area coverage gives you millions of vibrant colors. The 4K HDR display with Ambiglow lighting offers an enlarged screen and true-to-life images, allowing you to spot enemies and targets from virtually any angle. Built-in DTS Sound speakers let you experience sound effects on a whole new level. All these features combine to make your fantasy world come to life. The monitor is also height adjustable, VESA compatible and comes with 4-year advanced replacement warranty.
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Customers like the picture quality and quality of the monitor. For example, they mention it looks amazing and clear, and is a decent monitor. Some are happy with the value. Opinions are mixed on performance, speakers, sturdiness, color, and brightness.
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Customers like the picture quality of the monitor. They say that with HDR on COD and Fortnite the picture looks amazing and clear. They are also pleased with the picture, saying that it works fast, clean, and looks HD. Customers also appreciate the ambiglow feature, which gives more contrast to the image when playing at night time. They also love the frameless design, and say that the HDR presets look lifelike.
"I really like this monitor because it has a great design and works well with my Xbox and MacBook Air...." 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 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
"...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
Customers like the quality of the monitor. They say the colors are very good for the price. They also say it's a decent monitor with minor caveats. Customers also say the panel itself is great, but it takes so long to wake from standby. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The build quality of the stand was excellent, lots of ports, decent OSD, color was ok out of the box...." Read more
"...It has a good size, it has a VESA option, it is a well-known brand (Philips)...." Read more
"...The colors on this thing are very very good for the price you pay...." Read more
"...This monitor cannot run 144 Hz over HDMI...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They mention that it's good for its price and a solid monitor for the cost.
"...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
"...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
"...Although it's a little more expensive, it's a great option for the price at only $220 refurbished and $250 new...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the monitor. Some mention that it works great with Xbox series, and for many scenarios. However, others say that it's terrible after working well for the first two weeks. They mention that the switch from DP to USBC input does not work when DP is using DSC, and that the auto doesn't work. They also say that the monitor is not so great at getting an HDMI signal from a computer and that it stutters and the screen just stops working for a few seconds.
"...like this monitor because it has a great design and works well with my Xbox and MacBook Air...." Read more
"...And Hot. And impressive. Except, they stop working for a few seconds every 10 minutes or so...." 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
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the color was ok out of the box, with great accuracy and black/gray uniformity. However, others say that the image quality is dim, the colors are not vibrant, and the blacks were light purples. The quality is poor and has huge drawbacks to brightness and color. Some say it's a tad dark for throwing shows or movies on, and has high contrast on moving objects.
"The picture is awesome on this monitor. Colors are vibrant and peak brightness is better than what Philips advertises...." 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
"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
"...previous, and even introduces some type of overshoot and high contrast on moving objects, which is very distracting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speakers of the monitor. Some mention that they are good for being monitor speakers, while others say that there are no speakers, the volume with the Xbox is really loud, and that it had possibly the worst built-in speakers on a monitor they had ever heard. Some customers also report popping sounds 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 sturdiness of the monitor. Some mention that the stand is super heavy and very sturdy, with a great build quality. However, others say that it broke with the slightest impact, is made of flimsy plastic, and did not last very long.
"...No screen tearing and stuttering is a blessing for my eyes. Something really surprising was the audio. DTS Sound is pretty damn good...." Read more
"...Very flimsy plastic. So far no Issues. Menu is pretty in depth for custom settings. Looks amazing, very big screen...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...Motion is buttery smooth . No ghosting, tearing etc with the faster adaptive sync setting on ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that the screen is very bright, and the Ambient lighting is a nice touch. However, others say that the fade/shift color and brightness are noticeably choppy, and there are bright areas around the edge that washed out the image. The lighting isn't responsive enough to really follow your on-screen gaming action, and movement brightness is blown way out.
"...Colors are vibrant and peak brightness is better than what Philips advertises...." Read more
"...peak brightness over 600 so could get hdr-600 certification if it had local dimming...." Read more
"...The Ambiglow lighting is a nice touch too...." 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
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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.
After an exhaustive search I decided on this one.
I didn't need the super monitor, but for the price, it handles better features than others.
It has a good size, it has a VESA option, it is a well-known brand (Philips).
It doesn't have built-in speakers which doesn't matter because I plan to use an external speaker.
Also, I love its framless design and I must admit that the anime looks very good
I am very happy with my choice, which to be honest took me a long time to make -_-
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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