The Philips 34-inch curved monitor 34B2U6603CH is designed to boost productivity with a high-definition display, advanced connectivity, Smart KVM switching, and a high-resolution pop-up webcam, making it ideal for collaborative hybrid work environments.
For those that work at a computer all day, the monitor is crucial, and increasingly users want more from their screens – whether it is size, reduced eye strain or an immersive experience.
To this end, Philips has launched the 34B2U6603CH. Part of the Philips 6000 line-up, it elevates the working experience with high-tech connectivity features. The immersive 34-inch curved (1500R) VA panels, 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440 x 1440 Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) resolution produce beautiful and bright imagery with high quality definition.
Curved WQHD
WQHD, a display resolution of screen size x 1440 pixels, offers a significant upgrade in sharpness and detail over Full HD. WQHD provides a wider aspect ratio for an expanded screen real estate, making it ideal for gaming, programming and content creation. With the 34B2U6603CH wide aspect ratio and WQHD the user can focus, feeling immersed in the work at hand, and the curved aspect of the screen provides privacy and comfort.
The curvature of the screen is moderate, and its effect on the user experience should not be underestimated, it curves gently around the field of vision for a more engaging, comfortable viewing. Whether the user is working or simply browsing, this curved monitor delivers enhanced productivity and reduced eye strain.
Built for business
The monitor features a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and an impressive static contrast ratio of 4000:1 for punchy, vivid visuals.
The outstanding feature is its swift and secure connectivity, with Thunderbolt 4, which makes working with multiple sources an easier feat, thus improving workflow and user productivity.
Using a Thunderbolt 4 connection to transfer data at high speeds as well as charge and power external devices via power delivery up to 100W is a boon.
It supports high-resolution video, offers multi-stream video transport for daisy chaining multiple monitors, and provides a secure and fast connection with its 2.5GB RJ-45 input. The result is increased overall productivity at a rapid pace.
Working smarter not harder
The Smart KVM feature, which is an upgrade from the traditional integrated KVM switch, enables switching between sources with a single click.
Another ‘work smart’ feature in the 34B2U6603CH’s arsenal is the adjustable pop-up 5MP webcam, which offers crystal-clear image quality, and comes with a Busylight that can sync with Microsoft Teams statuses to notify colleagues of the user’s availability.
Videocalls become more enjoyable with the noise-cancellation functionalities, the webcam’s auto-framing feature as well as tilt functionality that automatically adjust the frame to properly fit all team members within the webcam view during a meeting. The built-in 2x5W speakers round off the set-up for more comfortable remote teamwork sessions.
That’s not all
The Philips 34” curved monitor includes a height-adjustable stand that tilts and swivels to fit user preferences, meaning users can find the most comfortable options for their needs.
Designed with the environment in mind, the monitor boasts a host of green features including a LightSensor and PowerSensor that can lead to up to 80% reduction in energy costs. The PowerSensor 2 reduces energy consumption by detecting when users move closer or further away from the screen, using a TOF (time-of-flight) sensor. For those with Windows 11 installed, when OSD adjustments are made, the monitor and connected PC/laptop will wake from sleep when someone approaches it and will go to sleep mode when someone walks away, reducing the amount of wake time.
The monitor chassis is made using 85% post-consumer recycled plastic and 5% ocean-bound plastic, keeping sustainability at the forefront of design.
Features
- Wide viewing angles
- Immersive curved display
- Thunderbolt 4
- Built-in webcam
- Display HDR400
- Smart KVM
- 4ms response rate
- Crystal clear images
- 120Hz refresh rate
- PowerSensor2
- and more!
User Opinion: This article first appeared in News in the Channel magazine issue#33
The Phillips 34B2U6603CH offers a serious amount of screen real estate, which does away with the need for multiple screens, however you can daisy chain more is so desired.
Lightning-fast connectivity is a must-have nowadays, and Thunderbolt 4 delivers. The high-quality built-in webcam that automatically adjusts and keeps the user in the frame is ideal for professionals. While the monitor is wide, which is a personal preference, its adjustable stand and webcam can cater for any personal choices regarding height and angles. The clarity of the display is outstanding – you wouldn’t expect anything less from Philips.
