Review: Philips Momentum 326M6VJRMB

Conclusion

Building on the promise of the Momentum 43, Philips' smaller, more versatile 32in alternative serves as a useful one-stop destination for both PC and console gamers.

Priced at £490, the 32in VA panel offers many of the mod cons gamers would expect at this price point, including a 4K resolution, DisplayHDR 600 certification, and adaptive framerate synchronisation. The result is a high-contrast, tear-free gaming experience with top-notch clarity, and with neither the unwieldy size nor subpixel complications of the original, the newer Momentum 32 is also far better suited to regular desktop use.

Choosing a monitor, however, is a case of picking the features that matter most, and the Philips screen isn't without shortcomings. A maximum 60Hz refresh rate is unlikely to appease enthusiasts, and as with practically all VA solutions, unwanted characteristics such as colour shift and black crush are seemingly unavoidable.

Such trade-offs are offset through the inclusion of three HDMI inputs, loud DTS speakers, and adaptive Ambiglow lighting that adds to the feeling of immersion. No panel is perfect, yet we come away feeling as though Philips gets most things right, and we'd quite happily use the Momentum 32 for both gaming and everyday work.

Bottom line: want a good-sized 4K HDR panel for your PC and games console? Give the Philips Momentum 326M6VJRMB a closer look.

Philips Momentum 326M6VJRMB

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