Hands on: Philips 49B2U6900CH review
Philips 49B2U6900CH
PROS
+ May replace two or three 27” monitors allowing to split windows across the 5120 x 1440 pixels (32:9)
+ SmartKVM allows to multitask and switch between two computers by pressing Ctrl three times
+ Rich connectivity including USB-C, RJ45
+ Sensible placement of the USB-C port, 3.5mm jack and two USB-A ports on the left-hand side for easy access
+ Flip-out headphone holder
+ Quality of the built in speakers – “I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of a monitor’s integrated speakers; I was happy to listen to music while working on the Philips 49B2U6900CH”
+ 5MP pop-up webcam with facial recognition and Busylight
+ Image quality of the VA panel
+ Colour accuracy (DeltaE of 1.13)
+ Smart Image options
CONS
– Camera needs improvement: “Detail capture is spot on, and the auto-framing option (albeit a tad over-eager) works well, as does the fact that it can accommodate several people in view. However, its color balance needs work, as everything has a strange, hazy blue quality to it.”
– Pricy
Verdict: “In fact, it delivers in all key areas. Image quality is strong, it’s extremely well suited to office life (note the 150mm of height adjustment), and there are useful features galore. My only real criticism of this monitor is its price.”
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