Details
Ultrawide monitors have not only gaming but also work use. This is especially the case when it comes to the so-called super ultrawide monitors or pieces with an aspect ratio of 32:10. This is exactly where the Philips 439P9H fits. It impressed us with features, such as rich port selection or an IR camera for Windows Hello It also offers a KVM switch for connecting accessories to two computers at once and easily switching between them.
Conclusion
Philips 439P9His an interesting monitor for work and multitasking. You will mainly use it to display two or three applications at once. Thanks to the PbP mode, it can also be used to simultaneously display the contents of two sources/computers, laptops, etc. When used in this way, you will appreciate the KVM switch, thanks to which you can connect one set of accessories to the monitor and then switch between connecting it to one or the other PC. This is especially useful for keyboards and mice.
I also praise the Full HD camera with face recognition via Windows Hello. It simplifies logging in and will also be helpful during home office. When playing multimedia, the integrated 5W speakers, which are relatively loud, or the audio output of the monitor might be useful. The HDR400 certification will ensure trouble-free playback of HDR content and games, but for a full HDR experience you will still need an OLED/miniLED panel. Gamers will be interested in the 100 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync support, including G-Sync compatibility. I have almost no reservations about color reproduction and color modes. The basic mode gives very good values and surprisingly the sRGB mode does not take away as much of the gamut as usual, so it is actually usable. I can also praise the color difference and brightness, which has a really high value compared to other displays that we’ve had for the test.
The price tag of around 800 euros is quite acceptable, considering that we actually get two monitors in one, a webcam with face recognition, a USB hub with a KVM switch, a docking station for laptops and a display suitable for graphic work and gaming. This is thus a really interesting alternative to dual monitor setups, which are a necessity rather than an exception for productivity.
| Philips 439P9H9 |
| + good color reproduction and a solid sRGB mode |
| + high brightness |
| + great positioning possibilities |
| + docking options, KVM switch and USB hub |
| + webcam with Windows Hello |
| + serves for gaming too, thanks to 100 Hz and AS |
| + aspect ratio (32:10) suitable for productivity |
| - a joystick to control OSD would be nice |
| - lack of AdobeRGB, DCI-P3 dedicated modes |
| - quite shaky when touched |
You can buy this monitor at our partner’s website czc.cz for 21,790 Czk/820 Eur
