Philips 49B2U6903CH ultrawide monitor review
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If you crave maximum multitasking space and connectivity, Philips' new 49-inch ultrawide monitor absolutely delivers. But it's very expensive, has limited HDR support and mediocre pixel density. Ultrawide panel is great for multitasking. Thunderbolt 4 and KVM switch connectivity.
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Pop-out webcam. Mediocre pixel density. Limited HDR support. Very expensive. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Multiple monitors or one very big screen. That's ultimately what your choice comes down to if you want the very best in multitasking display support. And it's very much the single-screen option of the two that the new Philips 49B2U6903CH delivers on a very large scale.
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This is a 49-inch ultrawide model that offers essentially the same screen area and resolution as a pair of 27-inch 1440p panels. To that basic productivity proposition Philips has added high specification connectivity features including Thunderbolt 4 and a KVM switch and basic HDR capabilities. You also get an integrated pop-up 5MP webcam with Windows Hello and AI tracking support.
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If that all sounds appealing, the catch is the price. At over four figures, both in the US and the UK, it's much more expensive than a pair of equivalent 27-inch 1440p panels. So, the question of whether the convenience and seamlessness of a single-screen solution trumps the obvious superior value of going with two screens. Let's find out how Phillips' latest model compares to the best ultrawide monitors on the market.
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