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The Philips 246B1 is the best 1440p monitor with a 23.8 inch IPS panel, WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), promises up to 75 Hz refresh rate, and covers the sRGB color space to 116 percent.
The contrast ratio is 1000: 1, the color depth is 8 bits, the response time is 4 ms (gray to gray), and the brightness is 250 cd/m². Two integrated 2-watt loudspeakers can be used as sound generators if required. A blue light filter and flicker-free background lighting are responsible for eye-friendly sessions.
On the connection side, two HDMI 1.4 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB 3.2 hub, and a headphone output can be used. USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode and up to 90-watt power delivery is also on board and, in combination with an RJ-45 interface, forms a docking station.
With rotation, inclination, height adjustment, and pivot, all common mechanical adjustment options are on board. There is also no need to do without a VESA mount (100 x 100 mm). Depending on the operating mode, the power consumption of the monitor is between 15.2 and 17 watts.
Internal sensors recognize the light conditions in the room or whether a person is currently sitting in front of the screen and adjust the brightness values of the device accordingly. The mercury-free Philips 246B1 weighs 3.96 kg without a stand and measures 540 x 323 x 51 mm (W x H x D).
Price and availability
Philips 246B1 WQHD monitor has been priced at £349.99 and is already available to buy via the Amazon.co.uk website.
Philips 246B1 specifications
- Display: 23.8-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
- Refresh rate: 75 Hz
- Pixel Density: 123 PPI
- Response time (typical): 4 ms (Grey to Grey)
- Brightness: 250 cd/m²
- Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
- SmartContrast: 50,000,000:1
- Pixel pitch: 0.2058 x 0.2058 mm
- Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V) @ C/R > 10
- Picture enhancement: SmartImage
- Colours: 16.7 M
- Colour gamut (typical): NTSC 99%, sRGB 116%
- Features: sRGB, Flicker-free, EasyRead, LowBlue Mode,
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 1.4 x 2, HDCP 2.2 (DP/HDMI/USB-C), USB-C x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 x 4 (downstream with 1 fast charge B.C 1.2), Audio out, RJ45 Ethernet LAN
- Audio: 2 W x 2 Speakers
- VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
- Stand: Height 150 mm, Pivot -/+ 90 degree, Swivel -/+ 180 degree, Tilt
- -5 ~ 35 degree
- Dimensions: 540 x 500 x 205 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 5.56 kg (with stand)
Along with this best 1440p monitor, Philips has also made available the new Philips 243B9H 24 inch monitor with webcam that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) at up to 75 Hz. The contrast ratio is 1000: 1, the color depth is 8 bits, the response time is 4 ms (gray to gray), the brightness is 250 cd/m², the sRGB coverage is 104 percent, and is priced at £289.99.
