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Shop›Monitors›Philips 49B2U6900CH/00 computer monitor 124 cm (48.8") 5120 x 1440 pixels Dual QHD LCD Black
Philips 49B2U6900CH/00 computer monitor 124 cm (48.8") 5120 x 1440 pixels Dual QHD LCD Black
£978.36
£1174.03 inc. VAT
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Key Features
Philips 49B2U6900CH
6000 Series
LED monitor
curved
USB
49" (48.8" viewable)
5120 x 1440 Dual Quad HD @ 75 Hz
VA
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
The Philips 49B2U6900CH/00 is one of those “do it properly once” ultra-wide monitors that’s genuinely useful if your day is spent living in spreadsheets, dashboards, trading/order screens, or multi-window admin. 48.8" is a sweet spot for replacing a dual-monitor setup without constantly resizing things, and Philips generally nails the practical bits—good connectivity options, sensible ergonomics for the class, and a panel that doesn’t feel like it was built to impress in a showroom and then disappoint at 9am the next day. At £978 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but it can be good value versus buying two quality 27/32" monitors plus the cabling/desk chaos.
That said, I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone. If you mostly do email/CRM in one window, occasional browsing, or you sit further back in a way where everything becomes “tiny,” you’ll feel the cost and not the benefits. Also, be mindful of power-user expectations: this is excellent for productivity, but if your priority is gaming or high refresh/fast response performance, you’ll find better bargains elsewhere. For most UK offices: buy this for teams doing genuinely wide-format work—finance, logistics, BI/reporting, analysts, SOC/operations—where the time saved from not constantly switching windows adds up. If it’s just you and you’re not committed to ultra-wide workflows, it’s probably overkill.
Why This Product
32:9 SuperWide screen designed to replace multiscreen setups
32:9 SuperWide 49" screen, with 5120 x 1440 resolution, is designed to replace multiscreen setups for massive wide view. It's like having two 27" 16:9 Quad HD displays side-by-side. SuperWide monit...
Webcam Autoframing: for dynamic video calls
This feature is perfect for multi-person video conferencing. When one or more people join the webcam view, the frame will automatically adjust and zoom to fit all team members. Likewise, when parti...
Busylight: for setting your work status
This feature allows for privacy and optimal collaboration when working in a busy office setting. To transmit to others that they are busy, users can simply press the Busylight hotkey located on the...
Earphone Hook: for customizable storage
Earphone storage is unmatched with this feature. Carefully pull down the hook located on the side of the monitor: This feature makes for a tidy desktop and provides a handy cable management solutio...
SmartKVM: for easily switching between sources.
Unlike traditional built-in KVM monitor button, the smart KVM allows for switching between sources with the click of a button on your keyboard. When all devices are properly connected, users can ea...
Adjustable Webcam: for video conferencing in comfort.
Level up the comfort of video conferencing with this feature. By adjusting the webcam back and forth by 30 degrees, users can now comfortably call and attend meetings from any position that best su...
Specifications
Display
Display diagonal48.8 "
Display resolution5120 x 1440 pixels
HD typeDual QHD
Native aspect ratio32:9
Display technologyLCD
Performance
VESA Adaptive Sync supportY
Component video syncSeparate sync
Flicker-free technologyY
Low Blue Light technologyY
Multimedia
Number of speakers2
RMS rated power10 W
Built-in speaker(s)Y
Megapixel (approx.)5 MP
Built-in microphoneY
Design
Product colourBlack
Front bezel colourBlack
Feet colourBlack
Ports & interfaces
Built-in USB hubY
USB hub version3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB upstream port typeUSB Type-C
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantity2
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity4
Network
Ethernet LANY
Ergonomics
VESA mountingY
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotY
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Height adjustmentY
Power
Energy efficiency class (SDR)F
Power consumption (typical)48.1 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)37.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
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