We’re now firmly in the next generation of consoles with resolution and framerate as high as it’s ever been and now rivalling the PC.
Fully understanding this shift in power is Philips with its Momentum range of monitors that not only offers the best experience possible, but also does so with the backing of the people behind your console.
Let’s look at what makes the Philips Momentum 4K HDR display with Ambiglow special, starting with that name.
Philips is, of course, a household name in the world of electronics providing decades worth of quality devices and bringing safe and exciting buys to many generations of hardware enthusiasts. Philips is just one of those brands you know from word of mouth alone and you can be sure that, when you open a box that has Philips branding on the outside, whatever is on the inside will be quality.
Next up is the moniker of “Momentum”. This name is the link to Xbox as Momentum displays have been designed for the Xbox Series X and other next generation consoles. Philips worked with the Xbox team and that means a display that is validated to provide the best possible picture as soon as you turn on your Series X.
While one of the great parts of modern displays are their ability to be connected to any device, which the Philips Momentum range does with aplomb, there’s that extra bit of polish and assurance you’re getting here with a partnership between these two teams.
The next part of the name here is 4K, a designation that has become the new gold standard, supplanting regular HD as the resolution of choice, especially in the world of gaming. Going from the old standard of HD (1920 X 1080) to this new horizon of 4K (3840 X 2160) is a game changer.
What you have to understand about 4K is that it isn’t just double or triple the number of pixels compared to HD, it’s four times as many. The increase in clarity and image complexity afforded by four times as many pixels is something everyone has to experience.
Even better is that this 4K display isn’t kept at the old standard of refresh rate either, which used to be 60Hz. Again the increase here is substantial with 120Hz on console and 144Hz on PC. Between 4K and 120Hz+, you’ll be hard pressed to find something that looks this good in motion.
Assisting this is the next part of the name in HDR. High Dynamic Range is a standard for display colours that’s rather complex but, at the end of the days, means that your monitor has colours which are truer to life, brighter and more stunning.
Finally there’s the Ambiglow technology which creates a halo of light around the display. This isn’t just a static feature as the monitor constantly analyses visual content and changes the light’s intensity and colour to match. This feature is, of course, great for gaming, but it’s also a showstopper when it comes to watching movies and sports.
All of this technology combines in a panel that is a massive 55 inches, which means it could be used on a desk for PC gaming or at the centre of a lounge for consoles. This sizes give you that flexibility to do both brilliantly.
To get your own Philips Momentum 4K HDR display with Ambiglow to compliment your console or PC setup, start your shopping here.
