Philips Momentum 329M1RV monitor with 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rates, HDMI 2.1 port, and Ambiglow lighting

At the end of last year, a listing of the new Philips Momentum 329M1RV gaming display has appeared in a Chinese online shop. The information was incomplete, but there is an official listing of the best monitor for Xbox series x with some new data and findings. That’s why we want to take a closer look at the Philips 329M1RV monitor at this point.

With the new Momentum 329M1RV, Philips has introduced the best gaming monitor for Xbox series x with 4K resolution and 32-inch diagonal. Philips is expanding its monitor portfolio with the Momentum 329M1RV. This Philips gaming monitor is specially designed for the Xbox Series X|S, but can also be used on PlayStation or PV. It is aimed at all owners of one of the next-gen consoles who would rather use an optimized gaming monitor for gaming instead of a television.

Philips 329M1RV is equipped with a nano-IPS panel with W-LED background lighting and has a resolution of 4K, i.e. 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. This results in a pixel density of almost 140 PPI. The image update rate via HDMI is 144 Hz, via USB-C at 120 Hz. The response time (GtG and MPRT), which is also important for gamers, is 1 ms, and AMD FreeSync Premium is on board.

Philips specifies the contrast ratio as 1,000:1, and the brightness is 500 cd/m². In addition, the monitor has DisplayHDR 400 certifications. The NTSC, sRGB, and Adobe RGB color spaces each cover more than 100 percent.

Philips Momentum 329M1RV is equipped with three HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, and one USB-C including DP alternating mode and PowerDelivery with 65 W. There is also a USB hub with one USB-B (upstream) and four USB 3.2 (downstream, two with fast charging BC 1.2). A headphone output is also on board.

The device is rounded off by four-sided AmbiGlow, which throws lighting effects that match the displayed content onto a wall behind the monitor. Two loudspeakers with 5 watts each are also installed. The base is height-adjustable, tiltable, and rotatable.

Price and availability

Philips Momentum 329M1RV gaming monitor for Xbox series x | s cost £1,301, and it is finally available to buy on the Amazon.co.uk website.

Philips 329M1RV specifications

• Display: 31.5-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
• Effective viewing area: 697.344 (H) x 392.2344 (V) mm
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Pixel Density: 139.87 PPI
• Response time (typical): 1 ms (Grey to Grey) / 1 ms MPRT
• Brightness: 500 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.181 x 0.181 mm
• Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V) @ C/R > 10
• Colour gamut (typical): NTSC 113%, sRGB 124%, Adobe RGB 111%
• Display colors: 1.07 billion
• Features: Low Input Lag, Mega Infinity DCR, Flicker-free, DisplayHDR 400, SmartImage game, LowBlue Mode, SmartUniformity (93 ~ 105%), Delta E<2 (sRGB), sRGB, 4 sided Ambiglow, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDMI 2.1, PBP (2 x devices), Kensington lock
• Connectivity: HDMI 2.1 x 3, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, USB-C x 1 (DP Alt mode, PD 65W), USB-B x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 x 4 (downstream with 2 fast charge B.C 1.2)
• Audio: 5 W x 2, DTS Sound Speakers
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Height adjustment (130 mm), Swivel (-/+ 20 degree), Tilt (-5/15 degree)
• Dimensions: 715 x 596 x 297 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 11.63 kg (with stand)

Recently, Philips has also introduced the 246B1 1440p monitor with a 23.8 inch IPS panel, WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), promises up to 75 Hz refresh rate, covers the sRGB color space to 116 percent, and is priced at £349.99.