Name: Philips Momentum 329M1RV Gaming Monitor Review
Rating: 4.5
Author: Chris

Features

Unleash your console gaming. We partnered with the Xbox team to develop this Designed for Xbox display that is validated to deliver the optimal Xbox Series X visual performance the moment that you plug it in.
Game with ultra-clear 4K resolution at a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate when you connect your Xbox Series X and other next-gen consoles via one of multiple HDMI 2.1 connections. A faster refresh rate ensures less skipped frames, showing enemy movement in an ultra-clear, smooth motion to easily target them.
4K/144 Hz PC gaming on the big screen PC gamers – who demand a true 4K gaming experience with the fastest refresh rate of 144 Hz can now enjoy even smoother performance with the included connections.

Specifications

Display/Screen

LCD panel type	IPS technology
Backlight type	W-LED system
Panel Size	31.5 inch / 80 cm
Display Screen Coating	Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
Effective viewing area	697.344 (H) x 392.2344 (V) mm
Aspect ratio	16:9
Maximum resolution	HDMI/DP: 3840 x 2160 @ 144 Hz*; USB-C: 3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz
Pixel Density	139.87 PPI
Response time (typical)	1 ms (Gray to Gray)*
MPRT	1 ms
Brightness	500 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
SmartContrast	Mega Infinity DCR
Pixel pitch	0.181 x 0.181 mm
Viewing angle	178º (H) / 178º (V) @ C/R > 10
Flicker-free	Yes
HDR	DisplayHDR 400 certified
Color gamut (typical)	NTSC 113%, sRGB 124%, Adobe RGB 111%*
Picture enhancement	SmartImage game
Display colors	Color support 1.07 billion colors
Scanning Frequency	HDMI: 30 – 135 kHz (H) / 48 – 144 Hz (V); DP: 30 – 254 kHz (H) / 48 – 144 Hz (V); USB-C: 30 – 254 kHz (H) / 48 – 120 Hz (V)
LowBlue Mode	Yes
SmartUniformity	93 ~ 105%
Delta E	< 2 (sRGB)
sRGB	Yes
Ambiglow	4-sided
AMD FreeSync™ technology	Premium
HDMI 2.1 Feature	VRR, FRL

Connectivity

Signal Input	HDMI 2.1 x 3, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, USB-C x 1 (DP Alt mode, PD 65W)
USB:	USB-B x 1 (upstream), USB 3.2 x 4 (downstream with 2 fast charge B.C 1.2)
Sync Input	Separate Sync
Audio (In/Out)	Audio out

Convenience

Built-in Speakers	5 W x 2, DTS Sound
MultiView	PBP (2x devices)
User convenience	Power On/Off Menu/OK Input/Up Game Settings/Down SmartImage game/Back
OSD Languages	Brazil Portuguese Czech Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Simplified Chinese Swedish Turkish Traditional Chinese Ukranian
Other convenience	Kensington lock VESA mount (100x100mm)
Plug & Play Compatibility	DDC/CI Mac OS X sRGB Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

Stand

Height adjustment	130 mm
Swivel	-/+20 degree
Tilt	-5/15 degree

Power

On mode	58.9 W (typ.)
Standby mode	0.5 W
Off mode	0.3 W
Power LED indicator	Operation – White Standby mode- White (blinking)
Power supply	Internal 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Dimensions

Product with stand(max height)	715 x 596 x 297 mm
Product without stand (mm)	715 x 428 x 78 mm
Packaging in inch (WxHxD)	800x526x224 mm

Weight

Product with stand (kg)	11.63 kg
Product without stand (kg)	7.80 kg
Product with packaging (kg)	16.67 kg

Operating conditions

Temperature range (operation)	0°C to 40°C
Temperature range (storage)	-20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity	20%-80 %
Altitude	Operation: +12,000ft (3,658m), Non-operation: +40,000ft (12,192m)
MTBF	50,000 hrs (excluding backlight) hour(s)

Sustainability

Environmental and energy	RoHS Mercury Free
Recyclable packaging material	100 %

Compliance and standards

Regulatory Approvals

CB
TUV/ISO9241-307
TUV-BAUART
CU-EAC
EAEU RoHS
CE Mark

Cabinet

Color	Black
Finish	Textured / Glossy

“IPS” word mark / trademark and related patents on technologies belong to their respective owners.
The maximum resolution works for either HDMI input or DP input.
For best output performance, please always ensure that your graphic card is capable of achieving the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this Philips display.
Response time value equal to SmartResponse
MPRT is to adjust brightness for blur reduction, so cannot adjust brightness while MPRT is turned on. To reduce motion blur, LED backlight will strobe synchronously with screen refresh, which may cause noticeable brightness change.
MPRT is gaming-optimized mode. Turn on MPRT may cause noticeable screen flickering. It is recommended to turn off when you are not using the gaming function.
NTSC Area based on CIE1976
sRGB Area based on CIE1931
Adobe RGB Coverage based on CIE1976
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The monitor may look different from feature images

Now let us open the box and see what the Philips Momentum 329M1RV Gaming Monitor has in store!

Packaging

As far as the packaging goes the 329M1RV Gaming Monitor will arrive in your typical packaging and weighs a lot for a monitor. I was surprised at the weight. Everything is placed tightly into a cardboard mold and stays put when you shake the package around.