Philips’ latest 5K monitor comes with three features that all display vendors should copy – too bad it doesn’t offer higher resolution for improved productivity
Philips’ most recent business monitor, the 49B2U6900CH, offers three useful features for the modern digital workplace. The 48.8-inch SuperWide display has a curved frame and features dual QHD 5K (5120 x 1440) resolution, delivering a wide viewing angle that would normally require two separate displays. It includes a low blue mode with flicker-free technology and sits on a height-adjustable stand.
One of the key features of the new monitor is an adjustable webcam with auto-framing. This adjusts to include all team members in the frame during video calls, and can tilt 30 degrees to accommodate users of different heights.
There’s a noise-cancelling microphone and for added convenience, the 49B2U6900CH features an earphone hook on the edge, providing a neat storage solution for headsets.
In conversation
The Busylight, which sits above the webcam, is our favorite addition and is designed to communicate the user’s working status. When a user is on a call, the light turns red – reminiscent of the old ‘On Air’ lights you see outside of live broadcasts. It can also be turned on or off manually using the Busylight hotkey on the monitor bezel. The feature can be synced with Microsoft Teams statuses.
We also like the Smart KVM feature. By pressing the “Ctrl” key three times, users can switch between sources, eliminating the need to navigate OSD menus when controlling two PCs with one set of peripherals.
The monitor supports USB-C connectivity, making it easy to charge external devices and transfer video/data with a single cable.
The Philips 49B2U6900CH monitor will hit stores in February and will cost £959.99.