https://www.dpreview.com/news/988887774 ... tification
Philips has unveiled the new Momentum 436M6VBPAB 43-inch 4K HDR Quantum Dot Monitor. This model is a milestone for the display market, according to Philips, because it is the first to receive the VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Certification.
As DPReview explained earlier this year, not all "HDR" monitors are created equal. In fact, until recently, there was no standard that helped define what was and what was not HDR. That's why VESA created DisplayHDR: the first open standard for HDR displays.
The DisplayHDR standard is split into three tiers: the baseline DisplayHDR 400, the mid-range DisplayHDR 600, and the ultra-high-end DisplayHDR 1000. A total of eight tests are used to determine which of the three certifications a monitor deserves, including a trio of peak luminance tests, BT.709 and DCI-P3 color testing; a couple contrast measurement tests; an HDR response performance test; and, finally, a bi-depth requirement test.
By establishing a standard (assuming manufacturers adopt it) the display industry has simplified the shopping process. Rather than examining each display's spec sheet, buyers can look for the DisplayHDR 400/600/1000 badge and rapidly determine whether the display truly meets HDR standards.
The DisplayHDR 1000 certification that Philips just achieved guarantees a minimum 10-bit encoding, 1,000 nits peak brightness, 0.05 nits cap on black levels, minimum of 90% DCI-P3 coverage, and 99% sRGB. Both the DisplayHDR 600 and DisplayHDR 1000 tiers are suitable for professional work, but 1000 is obviously the better option.
VESA certification aside, the Momentum 436M6 monitor offers Ambiglow technology that adds "a new dimension to the entertainment viewing experience," according to Philips. With Ambiglow, Momentum 436M6 monitors present a glow around the display that matches the colors and brightness on the screen. This "enlarges the screen," says Philips, though it's more of a unique ambiance for watching movies and playing games than something practical for work. Fortunately for those of us who might find this feature distracting, users have full control over Ambiglow.
Finally, Philips' new monitor features MultiView for working with multiple devices simultaneously. One example provided is using one side of the display for something interactive, such as using a PC, and the other side of the display for streaming content from a set-top box.
Philips plans to launch the Momentum 436M6 some time this summer for $1,000.00 USD.
UPDATE: Philips AU has posted official specs for the monitor (when this article was written, the full spec sheet was missing). You can see them at this link.
https://www.philips.com.au/c-p/436M6VBP ... ifications
Some of the highlights:
Static Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Brightness: 720 nits 'typical', 1000 nits peak
Color Gamut: 100% BT.709m, 97.3% DCI-P3
Pixel Density: 103.64 PPI
