Philips Momentum 32M1N5800 test: 32″ w/ UltraHD and 144 Hz

Conclusion

Philips has long focused more on professional and multimedia monitors, but it seems to be getting serious about gaming monitors as well. After the console-focused 329M1RV, we have the 32M1N5800, which offers the same 32-inch 4K 144 Hz HDR display, but in a slightly more aggressive design. The aim of the test will be to compare the two models and find the differences between them, as the paper specs are very similar.

Conclusion

When testing the Philips Momentum 32M1N5800, I’ve been experiencing a minor déjà-vu, as it shares a lot of things with the Philips Momentum 329M1RV, which we tested recently. So I can again praise the 32″ 4K panel with 144 Hz, FreeSync Premium and in this case, official G-Sync compatibility. The interesting thing is the lower power draw, which is probably reflected in the 30 nits lower brightness, but it is still more than good. Among the differences, besides the visible stand with a pivot and a smaller chin, we should definitely include the absence of a USB-C port and therefore the possibility of connecting a laptop with a single cable or the use of a KVM switch, which we just saw with the 329M1RV.

Unlike the 329M1RV, the monitor does not offer Ambiglow, which is also one of the sibling’s unique features. Other aspects of the monitor are virtually identical, be it the OSD menu, controls, speakers or the build quality, and the only decisive aspect may be the price, which in the case of the 32M1N5800 is about 100 EUR lower than the 329M1RV, i.e. about 900 EUR. It is then up to you to decide whether you need or want a USB-C port and Ambiglow or prefer a lower price and G-Sync certification.

English translation and edit by Jozef Dudáš

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