Philips has introduced the Momentum 436M6VBPAB, the first monitor specified to the nine VESA DiplayHDR-1000 standard. The very large 43" (108cm) display uses an MVA panel with UltraHD resolution (3,840 x2,160). DisplayHDR-1000 defines a peak brightness extended of 1,000 nits as well as local dimming, 10-bit image processing (also 8-bit with 2-bit dithering) and a color range of at least 99% of the BT,709 color space and 90% of the DCI-P3 color space. Here our basic article for understanding color spaces.
However, the value of the highest brightness always refers only to small areas of the screen, not the entire area - a distinction is made in the specifications not only between the peak brightness of small areas and the entire screen area, but also between short-term total brightness and the highest brightness, which can be maintained over longer periods of time without overheating the display - with DisplayHDR-1000, for example, this is 600 nits.
However, the Philips 436M6VBPAB still exceeds these requirements with a typical brightness of 720 nits and a coverage of 100% of the BT.709 and 97.6% of the DCI-P3 color space - but 10-bit color depth is only supported by 8-bit+FRC. Further functions are Adaptive-Sync (minimization of jerkers and streaks) and Ambiglow, i.e. a function adapted to the screen content and the ambient light.
The 436M6VBPAB has one HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort 1.2 and USB-C (DisplayPort-Alt Mode) interface and two USB 3.0 ports with quick charge function. The Multiview function allows the contents of two different devices to be viewed simultaneously via two inputs. The power consumption in typical operation is somewhat high at 162 watts. In terms of ergonomics, Philips unfortunately limits the mobility of the monitor (probably due to its size) to an inclination of -5/10 degrees forward and backward - the 436M6VBPAB cannot be adjusted in height or rotated with the supplied stand, however alternatives can use the VESA mount. To protect the eyes, the blue light component of the display light can be reduced using the LowBlue mode.
The technical features of the Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB also make it attractive for professional work - but what exactly its price/performance ratio will look like is not yet clear, since Philips has not yet announced a price (or the release date).