Review of the Philips Momentum 4K HDR 326M6VJRMB/00 gaming monitor with Ambiglow technology

Gone are the days when monitors were created only for personal computers. Today on the market you can find solutions designed for game consoles. The appearance of such monitors is due to the fact that televisions have ceased to be a mandatory attribute of any apartment.

There are more and more users in the world who no longer want to purchase such a device because they do not see a need for it. But they want to play on consoles. In addition, choosing a high-resolution TV with a relatively small diagonal can be difficult.

Philips Momentum 326M6VJRMB/00 has, as is clear from the first two digits of the index, a diagonal of 32 inches. Its resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K UHD) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Looking at the brief description of the model, we can find out that it is based on a screen with an MVA matrix, a peak brightness of 600 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 80:000. The stated response time is 000 ms. Horizontal and vertical viewing angles reach 1 degrees.

The monitor turned out to be very interesting. On the one hand, the manufacturer built it using many of the latest technologies. On the other hand, there are no frills like a curved screen or non-standard aspect ratio. That is, we have before us a “classical”, but at the same time an advanced model. This will appeal to users who don't like all the latest bells and whistles.

The monitor is quite large and heavy. But thanks to the elegant stand, it doesn't look bulky at all. At the same time, the stand is reliable; you won’t be able to accidentally knock over the device. It is possible to adjust the height and tilt, and supports VESA mounting. The black glossy case looks stylish, although it is quite easily soiled and fingerprints remain on it. However, a monitor is not a technique that is often picked up.

There are no excesses in the set of connectors - it only includes what is considered really necessary today. These are three HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.4, audio connectors (input and output for headphones) and four USB 3.0, two of which can be used for fast charging.

The monitor also has two built-in 5 W speakers. It is stated that the presence of the DTS Sound system provides improved sound quality. And he's really not bad. Although, for complete immersion in the game, it is better for you to purchase a separate audio system.

But various technologies were actively used to improve image quality and protect the user’s eyes. Thus, the DisplayHDR 600 standard provides stunning image clarity, contrast and brightness, which will allow you to feel yourself in the epicenter of the action. Adaptive-Sync technology ensures that the screen appears smoothly, regardless of the frame rate. And Flicker Free technology protects your eyes from additional strain caused by flickering images. Separately, the low input delay Low Input Lag is also noted, due to which the signal transmission time between the signal source and the monitor is reduced. This is a very useful option for a gaming monitor, especially when playing fast-paced video games.

Well, since this is a model from Philips, it couldn’t do without Ambiglow technology. It projects an adaptive light halo onto the wall behind the device, making the screen visually appear larger. This is done using a special processor, whose task is to analyze what is happening on the screen and adjust the halo accordingly. The technology is positioned by manufacturers as innovative; it is already familiar to us from the brand’s TVs. It takes some getting used to, but then, after turning off this function, you realize that it’s better with it. Ambiglow complements dynamic scenes well.

The bottom line is that the Philips Momentum 326M6VJRMB/00 can be safely recommended to demanding users who purchase a monitor not only for a computer, but also for a game console. For relatively little money, they will receive a solution with good characteristics, attractive appearance and a lot of different technologies. This is an example of a device that can be safely recommended for purchase.