Philips Launches Momentum 436M6VBPAB Monitor: 4K, Display HDR 1000, Active Sync

[Raevenlord]

Remember that awe-inspiring 4K monitor from Philips - the one with Ambiglow and that earned the world's first HDR 1000 monitor certification? It's up for grabs as we speak in multiple markets, and pricing is somewhat lower than predicted - a rare, momentous occasion (see that?). The Momentum 436M6VBPAB monitor packs an 8 bit + FRC 43" MVA panel affair that supports 4K resolution, features true Display HDR with 1000 maximum nits brightness, and also features AMD's FreeSync specification up to 80 Hz (overclocked) from its 60 Hz base frequency (minimum refresh rate is unknown, as is unclear whether it supports LFC). Additionally, the monitor features Quantum Dot technology to increase its color range (97.6% of the DCI-P3 color gamut as well as 100% of the sRGB color range)

What's more impressive though, is that Philips' Momentum monitor doesn't seem to be using local dimming to achieve its 1000 nits flash maximum brightness (required for HDR 1000 certification, with a baseline full-screen 600 nits for continuous content). Instead, Philips is apparently employing a 32-zone edge-lit solution. This is without a doubt one of the reasons this panel manages to undercut NVIDIA's 144 Hz, 4K panels, which use a 384-zone local dimming panel (besides the added G-Sync module royalties, of course). The Philips Momentum is available mostly through Amazon, and carries a €799 MSRP, which translates to around $1000 in the US.



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[CheapMeat]

Minor thing but I really like the stand design they did for it.

 

[PrEzi]

When it will be known what is the minimum refresh rate and if it also supports LFC?
This would be my next display of choice if it does both (basically Freesync 2 HDR compatible and even better).

UPDATE:
OK, I've read some opinions and... nope... I'll wait a little longer. Someone at overclockers.uk managed to reach 31-60 Freesync range with minor hiccups (and LFC), but I wonder when and how they are claiming to reach 80Hz overclocked.
But the image quality and overall performance is too low for me to be a valid replacement for my beloved ASUS MG279Q

 

[Mistral]

Would really love to see a detailed review of this thing. Response time, what refresh it manages at 1080p and all that.

Ambiglow is super dope. I wish I could see a similar solution on more products. Maybe MSI could try that instead of a semi-useless strip on the front-bottom.

A real gamer-grade device akin to LightPack but without all the drawbacks of the somewhat lazy implementation would be awesome too.

 

[noel_fs]

160W LOL

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

160W LOL

That is very typical for 4k. Seen many even around 250w range.

 

[nemesis.ie]

The sync range is in the spec sheet - 23 to 80Hz. Not bad. Assuming the adaptive sync works in the same range of course. I would hope so, given it doesn't spell out exact syncs like 24, 25, 30, 50, 60Hz.

Regarding the 160W, I imagine it uses less in real world use, that would presumably be the max with all lighting zones on full (pure white HDR image) and it is a TV sized screen too.

 

[bug]

Minor thing but I really like the stand design they did for it.

It can't rotate with that stand

Edit: Nevermind, I just saw it's 43", you wouldn't rotate that anyway.