Philips 246E9QDSB 24 "
 | Expecting restock $149.97 Featuring a bezel-less E Line design, the 24-inch monitor represents the low-cost segment. The screen is based on an 8-bit IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a response time of 4 ms. With standard brightness (250 cd/m2) and contrast ratio (1000:1), the Philips 246E9QDSB monitor features a wide colour gamut with increased sRGB (129%) and NTSC (109%) space coverage. This contributes to accurate colour reproduction and allows you to flexibly adjust the picture to your preferences. Flicker-free and LowBlue Mode technologies are implemented to protect eyesight, and FreeSync is used to synchronize the screen refresh rate with AMD video adapters. Interface connectors are HDMI, VGA and DVI-D, as well as a mini-Jack output (3.5 mm). |
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Featuring a bezel-less E Line design, the 24-inch monitor represents the low-cost segment. The screen is based on an 8-bit IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a response time of 4 ms. With standard brightness (250 cd/m2) and contrast ratio (1000:1), the Philips 246E9QDSB monitor features a wide colour gamut with increased sRGB (129%) and NTSC (109%) space coverage. This contributes to accurate colour reproduction and allows you to flexibly adjust the picture to your preferences. Flicker-free and LowBlue Mode technologies are implemented to protect eyesight, and FreeSync is used to synchronize the screen refresh rate with AMD video adapters. Interface connectors are HDMI, VGA and DVI-D, as well as a mini-Jack output (3.5 mm).
Updated model 2018
The hero of today's review, 246E9QDSB belongs to the updated line of Philips monitors in 2018. It combines a stylish appearance, decent functionality and an excellent matrix by the standards of inexpensive monitors. The 246E9QDSB is based on a 24-inch IPS panel with Full HD (1920x1080) resolution, good responsiveness and standard brightness (250 cd/m2). The viewing angles of the monitor are excellent vertically, but so-so horizontally: as soon as you deviate slightly to the side, the picture fades and the backlight unevenness becomes more distinct.
Excellent colour reproduction
Problems with uneven backlighting or the glow effect affect almost any inexpensive monitor in one way or another, the question is how much they manifest themselves. Philips 246E9QDSB is tolerant of this. The most interesting thing here is excellent colour reproduction, which is not often found in the sub-$150 segment. The monitor is capable of displaying 129% of the sRGB colour space, providing a really bright, colorful and juicy picture. With a little fiddling with the settings and calibration, he is quite capable of becoming an assistant designer, photographer and artist. It is clear that this is not the level of a professional graphics monitor, but much more interesting than many very cheap displays that are designed for typing at best.
Universal Soldier
At the same time, it handles quite well with the role of a not too pretentious multimedia monitor for video games and movies. The matrix speed is an adequate 5 ms, a refresh rate of 75 Hz should be enough for undemanding gamers (everyone else only 144 Hz), and support will not allow dynamic frames to be torn apart. A great option for an inexpensive gaming PC that doesn't require esports feats. In addition, the Philips 246E9QDSB looks quite modern: the frames on the sides and top are barely noticeable, and the thick bottom edge makes the design solid. A graceful metal leg only emphasizes the image, giving it completeness. To connect to a signal source, analogue VGA and digital DVI with HDMI are used, and instead of a stand, the monitor can be attached to the wall using VESA mounts.
