Philips 5000 Series

Today, it’s all about business, with the Philips 27″ 5000 Series 27B1U5601 monitor. Designed to enhance productivity with its sharp visuals and versatile connectivity. It may not be the most exciting monitor ever, but sometimes you just need the right tool for the job. With a 27-inch IPS panel, it can deliver wide 178-degree viewing angles. It is rated for accurate colour reproduction, covering 101% of the sRGB and 89% of the NTSC colour gamuts, making it well-suited to SDR content in the office.

Philips are one of the biggest and best names in the business, and I think that shines through brilliantly with their latest monitor. It’s a premium quality product in every regard, and while I did think it was a bit expensive, having spent some time with it, I can see that it is money well invested. The additional features on this monitor make it one of the most versatile and usable monitors I’ve ever reviewed.

The Philips 34B2U5600C is a compelling choice for professionals seeking a big panel for productivity and while the panel is feature-rich, the rest of the monitor has enough bells and whistles to make it very appealing without breaking the bank. Its 34-inch curved display provides ample screen real estate for efficient multitasking, while the integrated KVM switch and versatile USB-C hub streamline connectivity and device management. While the VA panel may not satisfy the most discerning colour enthusiasts or gamers seeking top-tier responsiveness, it delivers respectable image quality and smooth visuals for everyday productivity tasks and media consumption.

We’ll start off with the specs. This is a 1440p monitor with a 75Hz refresh rate. It also comes with AMD FreeSync which I guess monitor makers just include in all monitors since it’s easy to implement and brings lots of benefits to the users.