New Philips 44.5-inch Double-QHD Curved Monitor Comes With Pop-Up Webcam

Phillips is 45B1U6900C (opens in new tab), a superwide monitor for multitasking professionals. The main attractions of this 44.5-inch diagonal, 32:9 aspect ratio screen are its double QHD (5120 x 1440) resolution panel and business-friendly USB-C docking with RJ45, KVM switch and pop-up webcam. is an additional feature of (H suffix models only).

Although focused on business, Philips uses curved panels. Perhaps we can’t complain as the 1500R profile helps keep this 5K display’s far distances within its peripheral vision range. Thank you.

Philips is making the all-too-familiar claim that its super widescreen can replace two separate monitors, eliminating the abrupt and unsightly center split you get with a real two-monitor setup. . The monitor also features modes such as PiP and PbP, supports up to two simultaneous connected devices, and has a convenient built-in KVM switch.

The 45B1U6900C offers excellent image quality specifications with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and 450 nits peak brightness. It’s DisplayHDR400 certified, with an image color gamut of NTSC 107% / sRGB 123% and a Delta E value of less than 2. However, this monitor is not suitable for fast-paced games. It has a maximum refresh rate of 75 Hz (with adaptive sync) and a GtG response time of 4 ms. For text-heavy work, users will appreciate modes such as his Philips EasyRead and LowBlue.

This monitor offers a variety of connectivity options. For inputs, you can choose from HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, or USB-C x 1 (Upstream, DP Alt Mode, Data, PD up to 100W). Also USB 3.2 Gen 1/5 Gbps, USB-B upstream x 1, USB-A downstream x 4 (one for fast charging BC 1.2) and USB-C downstream x 1 (data, PD 15W) .

A Gigabit Ethernet port is also present (supports Wake on LAN), as is an audio output. Other frills worth mentioning are the motion sensor and built-in stereo speakers (2 x 5W) for power saving. The model with the “H” suffix (45B1U6900CH) includes a built-in webcam that pops up in the top center (see image below).

This is a very heavy monitor. Weighs approximately 22 lbs (10 kg) without stand (28.7 lbs / 13 kg with stand). The bundled stand includes a good range of adjustments. It has 6 inches (150mm) of height adjustment, -/+45 degree swivel, and -5/15 degree tilt, but no pivot. Alternatively, a 3rd party arm or stand (VESA 100) can be used for stable positioning, but you’ll need something stronger.