Philips 558M1RY 55" 4K Gaming Monitor w/ Ambiglow (2019)
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Philips 558M1RY is a flagship 55-inch 4K gaming monitor in Philips's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel with 120 Hz maximum refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 1000. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect exceptional performance. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty and bright.. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor comes with limited adjustments.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 1000
- Rich color reproduction
- High 4000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Bright display panel
- High 93.43 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- Only tilt adjustment
What external reviewers found***
External score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good audio
- Comfortable stand
- Accurate color gamut
- Bright 120 Hz panel
Cons
- No sRGB mode
- No HDR support
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream), 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 2A)
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA
Construction
Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 10°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Drivers | Subwoofer
1 x 20
Speakers
2x 10W
VESA Mount
200 x 200 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
93.43% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
4.02 in / 102 mm w/o stand, 12.13 in / 308 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
28.15 in / 715 mm w/o stand, 32.83 in / 834 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
48.5 in / 1232 mm
Weight
22.7 kg / 50 lbs w/o stand , 26.5 kg / 58 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
750 nits / 1200 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
4000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)
Display Type
VA, Glossy
Gamut
95% DCI-P3, 104% NTSC, 125% sRGB
Pixel Density
80 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.315 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 1000
Licenses
CCC, CB, CECP, CE Mark, CEL, CU-EAC, EAEU RoHS, TUV/ISO9241-307, TUV-BAUART, UKRAINIAN, Windows 10 (8.1 / 8 / 7)
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
RGB Lighting
Ambiglow RGB lighting
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
DDC/CI, Separate Sync, Low Blue Light, MultiView, SmartImage HDR, Mega Infinity DCR, Flicker-free technology, 3-sided Ambiglow, SmartUniformity, Picture-by-Picture, Adaptive-Sync technology, Picture-in-Picture
Performance
Energy Efficiency
A
Power Consumption
122.96 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Debut
2019
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tomshardware[1]
Reviewer score 87%The 558M1RY has a native DCI-P3 color gamut that it uses for all content unless you engage the sRGB mode in the Color menu. Contrast is superb with a nearly 5,000:1 contrast ratio available in SDR mode. With font scaling set to 300%, Windows apps were easy to use from up to 10 feet away.
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Pros
- Bright 120 Hz panel
- Accurate color gamut
- Comfortable stand
- Good audio
Cons
- No sRGB mode
- No HDR support
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References
- ^ Philips Momentum 558M1RY 55-inch Monitor Review: Jumbo 4K Gaming With Audio to Match. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/philips-momentum-558m1ry-review. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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