Philips 49B2U6900CH introduced with improved connectivity and adjustable webcam for home office

The Philips 49B2U6900CH is the best ultrawide 49″ monitor designed specifically for professionals. It boasts a 1440p resolution, a 75 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 450 nits. This monitor is equipped with a wide range of ports, including five video inputs.

Philips has established a reputation for producing excellent monitors, and the 49B2U6900CH is no exception. It shares the same panel as the previously released Philips 49B2U5900CH (approx. £899 on Amazon), measuring 48.8 inches and utilizing VA technology.

The Philips 49B2U6900CH features a 32:9 aspect ratio, which translates to a native resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels. It supports a 75Hz refresh rate, offers a contrast ratio of 3000:1, an 1800R curvature, and 178-degree viewing angles. It is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, delivering a peak brightness of 450 nits. The display provides excellent color reproduction, covering 97% of the NTSC color space and 119% of the sRGB color space. Additionally, it maintains a low Delta E deviation of <2.

One area where the 49B2U6900CH surpasses its predecessor, the 49B2U5900CH, is in its improved I/O capabilities. Philips has added a second USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and support for 100W Power Delivery. Additionally, it features a faster Ethernet port.

In addition to its impressive technical specifications, the Philips 49B2U6900CH includes several convenient features. It is equipped with two 5W speakers, a KVM switch, a 5MP adjustable webcam with Windows Hello integration, and a headphone hook.

Philips 49B2U6900CH price and release date

For those interested in purchasing the Philips 49B2U6900CH 49in ultrawide monitor, it is currently available on Amazon.co.uk for £1,415.

Specifications

• Display: 48.8-inch VA LCD panel, Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
• Effective viewing area: 1191.936 (H) x 335.232 (V) mm
• Aspect ratio: 32:9
• Resolution: 5120 x 1440 (DQHD)
• Pixel Density: 109 PPI
• Refresh rate: 75 Hz
• Response time: 4 ms (Grey to Grey)
• Brightness: 450 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio:3000:1
• SmartContrast: 80,000,000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.2328 x 0.2328 mm
• Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V)
• Display colors: 1.07 B (8-bit + FRC)
• Colour gamut: NTSC 97%, sRGB 119%
• Features: Flicker-free, SmartImage, DisplayHDR 400, Delta E < 2, sRGB, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive sync, PIP/PBP mode, KVM, Kensington lock, Busylight
• Ports: HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, USB-C x 2 (upstream, DP Alt mode, Data, PD up to 100 W), HDCP 1.4 (HDMI/DisplayPort/USB-C), HDCP 2.2 (HDMI/DisplayPort/USB-C), HBR3 (USB-C/DisplayPort), USB3.2, Gen2, 10G, upstream: USB-C1 x 1, USB-C2 x 1, downstream: USB-A x 4 (with x 1 fast-charge B.C 1.2), USB-C3 x 1 (15 W), Audio out/Microphone-in combo jack, RJ45
• Audio: 5 W x 2 Speakers
• Webcam: 5.0-megapixel camera with microphone and LED indicator (for Windows Hello) with Noise cancellation, auto-framing, tilt (-/+30 degrees)
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Height adj. (150 mm), Swivel (-/+30 degree), Tilt (-5/15 degree)
• Dimensions: 1193 x 583 x 268 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 15.21 kg (with stand)