Philips 45B1U6900C SuperWide monitor hands-on review: 32:9 45-inch PC display

The 32:9 aspect ratio might be too much for many people. That said, this form factor can have its advantages for gaming and productivity. In addition to its impressive 45-inch width, the Philips monitor also boasts a range of features like a KVM switch, an Ethernet port and a USB hub.

However, we were slightly disappointed when it comes to the key thing to look for in a monitor: image quality. The panel was uncalibrated upon arrival and delivered images that were slightly washed out in our opinion. This is also apparent with the poor viewing angle: images on the screen takes on a grey haze and a red tint as soon as you view the display from a slightly higher or lower position. Ultimately, you are paying roughly €1,000 (US1,085) for a massive wide panel, but there are better, albeit considerably more expensive, options in terms of image quality.

The SuperWide form factor of the Philips 45B1U6900C is superb, and so is the feature set that includes a KVM switch, an Ethernet port and a USB hub. But unfortunately we aren’t really impressed by the product’s image quality. There are much better, albeit more expensive, options out there.