Second Chance Philips 49B2U5900CH/00

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Used for up to 30 days
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Complete with undamaged accessories/parts

Pros and cons

According to our monitor expert

Sharp image: you can see graphs and text clearly thanks to the Quad HD resolution.
Work in multiple windows: you can open multiple programs at the same time thanks to the super ultrawide aspect ratio.
Less neck strain: you’ll be less likely to get neck pain thanks to the curved screen.
Need a large desk: your monitor takes up a lot of space on your desk because of the super ultrawide aspect ratio.
Limited viewing angle: colors look less vivid because of the VA panel when you sit at an angle to the screen.

Description

Open multiple windows side by side with the Philips 49B2U5900CH/00. This monitor has Quad HD 1440p sharpness. That way, graphs and text stay easy to read. You can also edit photos and videos with lots of detail. The 32:9 aspect ratio gives you a lot of screen space. This lets you work in multiple programs at the same time without bezels in the middle. The curved screen follows your field of view. This means you move your head less, and your neck feels less strained after a long work day.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(11.52 MB)
Power cord
Monitor base
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB-C to USB-C cable

Key specs

	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Super ultrawide (32:9)
	Refresh rate	75 Hz
	Response time	4 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Great monitor with bumpy purchase experience

big monitor
USB-C cable not included

Beautiful monitor. I use this for office work instead of 2 x 24 inches. Now I can do my work 'straight ahead' instead of always turning left or right. The very edge of the monitor is quite far away and for office work you end up a bit outside the ideal viewing angle and therefore you get some discoloration. The monitor is (also due to the larger beam) not very deep and therefore I have space for the monitor on a desk of 80 cm, my laptop in front of it and an external keyboard in front of it.

The webcam does work with Apple stuff, but the automatic connection of the 'busy' light etc. only works with Windows.

The sound of my laptop is much better than that of the monitor, so don't expect too much from it.

The specifications state that a USB-C to C/A is included. That was not included, and a display port cable is also not included. To connect my MacBook I bought a display port cable (based on previous reviews here). It transmits images at maximum resolution at 75Hz, but the displayport connection of the monitor is not able to supply power to the macbook. After a lot of hassle via Philips customer service, I finally found out that it only works on USB-C, but that cable is not included. Of course it is possible to connect both displayport + USB to the laptop, but I did not want that. Philips indicates that they cannot supply that cable either, but fortunately Coolblue does have it. In the end, it turns out that a thunderbolt 4 cable is needed that is suitable for 8K images. I have that in between now and it provides images at full resolution, maximum 60Hz. And therefore power delivery.

All's well that ends well, but it was with bumps.

Review by:
Wiljo
Date:
11 December 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Happy with

Image is great
Easy 3 applications next to each other
Sound is also sufficient

Does exactly what it promises, on my phone, laptop or PC

Review by:
Anton
Date:
9 March 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Recommended!

Groooot
Adjustable in height
Webcam
Getting used to arranging windows

Screen was delivered perfectly as agreed the next working day. Screen comes with connection cables for HDMI, USB-C and Videoport. I connected the screen via USB-C/Thunderbolt.

The screen is a replacement for 2x 27" inch screens. The advantage is that you now only have 2 cables (USB-C and power). Also only 1 monitor foot instead of 2. The screen is height-adjustable, which strangely enough leaves you more space on your desk.

It takes some getting used to the way of working. Windows 11 has a built-in tool with which you can easily place windows next to each other. You can optionally download Microsoft PowerToys for free. It contains an option "Fancy tools", with which you have even more options to use your screen.

The built-in webcam is fine, the built-in speakers are of moderate quality. Actually too bad for conversations, and I would not try Spotify at all. That is striking - since the "rest of the screen" seems to be of good quality.

The screen is used for full-time working from home, this is fine. Be aware that it takes some getting used to compared to 2 separate screens. The monitor comes with a KVM function so that you can connect 2 computers at the same time, there are also connections for USB and RJ45 for other external sources.

Check in advance whether your video card is suitable for driving this screen at maximum resolution. This will not work with a simple onboard shared memory chip, that prevents disappointments.

Review by:
Nick
Date:
27 January 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	942629
	Manufacturer code	49B2U5900CH/00
	Brand	Philips
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	49 inches
	Recommended display resolution	5120x1440
	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Aspect ratio	Super ultrawide (32:9)
	Refresh rate	75 Hz
	Response time	4 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Brightness	450 cd/m2
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	3000
	Touchscreen
	Type of HDR	DisplayHDR 400
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	sRGB
	sRGB color coverage percentage	119 %
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	FreeSync
	Resolution width	5120 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	37,3 cm
	Width	119,3 cm
	Depth	16,4 cm
	Weight	15,21 kg
	Color	Black
	Including stand
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Business
	Curved
	Screen curve	1800 R

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	2
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0 ports	2
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRRS)
	Number of USB-C ports	1
	Number of USB 3.0 Female USB-C ports	1
	Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports	2
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	2
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.2
	Number of female standard USB-B (3.0 form) ports	1
	Number of Female RJ-45 ports	1
	Number of female 3.5mm TRRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, Standard USB-B (3.0 form), USB-C
	Number of USB ports	5
	Suitable for daisy chaining
	USB-C dock
	Maximum USB-C dock power	100 W

Included

Included
	Included by default	DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy label	F
	Energy consumption standby	0,8 W
	Energy consumption active	46,1 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	43 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	62,78 kWh
	Annual energy costs	25,11 euros

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Sound system	Stereo
	Webcam
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Recommended for use	Image editing and graphic design, Internet, email, and text processing, Office work, Watching movies in Full HD

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Second Chance Philips 49B2U5900CH/00

Review is 8,8 out of 10, based on 32 reviews.

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