Last month, Philips introduced two 40-inch ultra-wide monitors for office use. Now, the company has launched two almost identical desktop monitors with a 32:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio. The devices with the model names 45B1U6900CH and 45B1U6900C have the same panel, design, stand, and ergonomic features. Both monitors use a 44.5-inch VA panel with a 1500R curvature and a resolution of up to 5120×1440 pixels. The screen has a maximum brightness of 450 nits and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.
The static contrast ratio is 3000:1. Philips stated that this monitor is also suitable for creative work. It covers 123% of the sRGB color gamut and 107% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
The panel has a response time of 4ms (gray-to-gray), a maximum refresh rate of up to 75Hz, and supports adaptive sync technology. The monitor’s height can be adjusted via the stand (up to 150mm), and it supports ±45-degree rotation and 5/+15-degree tilt. On the left side of the monitor, there is a retractable hook for hanging headphones, which is a thoughtful design feature.
Pop-up Camera and Ports Differences
Let’s move from the similarities of the two monitors to their differences. The Philips 45B1U6900CH has a pop-up camera at the top of the screen with a 5MP resolution and a noise-canceling microphone. The monitor is also Windows Hello certified. The 45B1U6900C does not have a webcam. There are also differences in connectivity. Both monitors feature dual HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port with HBR3, a USB Type-C port that delivers 100W power and supports DP Alt Mode, as well as a LAN port with Wake on LAN functionality and a speed of up to 1Gbps.
The Philips 45B1U6900CH also has four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a 3.5mm microphone jack, while the 45B1U6900C features four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB Type-B upstream port, and a 3.5mm jack. Both monitors come with two 5W speakers, a PowerSensor energy-saving sensor, and a LightSensor ambient light sensor. According to the Eyesafe certification issued by TÜV Rheinland, the monitors are also suitable for long-duration work scenarios.
Launch Date and Price
Unfortunately, Philips has not yet announced the specific prices or release dates for the 45B1U900C and 45B1U900CH.
