Laurence
Just so you know what I personally need in a monitor: I am not a hardcore gamer. I mostly use my PC for work (office work so lots of Word and PDF docs), web browsing, and some basic streaming (Netflix, Max, Disney+, etc). Between my 15-inch laptop screen and hours of reading and editing text documents, I have a fair amount of eye strain. For a while I have wanted to upgrade my home office experience by adding a large second monitor. I did some research, and a fair amount of people recommended using a curved monitor for the type of work I do. So, over Thanksgiving, when I saw this monitor on sale for less than $100, I decided to pull the trigger, based on not just the price (although certainly a factor) but also the overall the brand Philips and, most importantly, the fact that the monitor was overall very well reviewed here on Amazon. I have only been using the monitor for a couple of days, it has - in that short period of time - not only met but exceeded my expectations. Setup was very easy: it only took me a couple of minutes to unbox and assemble, and connecting it to my laptop (using the included HDMI cable) was plug and play-simple. Again, I’m not the person to ask about a detailed assessment of a display’s graphical abilities, given the aforementioned ways I use one, but the display certainly meets my needs: it’s bright, the curved display is aesthetically pleasing, and the assortment of videos I’ve watched on YouTube and on streaming have looked quite good when played in HD formats. The monitor itself definitely provides a little bit of flair to my setup while still looking professional. The monitor is also a nice combination of sturdy yet lightweight, and the stand it comes with is both simple and uncomplicated while remaining easily adjustable. The only thing I would note (and which several other people mention) is that while the monitor apparently has internal speakers, they are not really independent and pretty much (I believe) act as pass through for the underlying computer’s audio setup. Again, this isn’t a criticism: just an observation in case anyone needs their monitor to also handle sound. In conclusion, I give this monitor high marks all around - especially if, like me, you are in tbe market for an upgrade of your laptop display and/or you want a second monitor that is curved, budget-friendly, and is not needed for high-end graphics.
| Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Kirsten S