Philips 328E1CA 32 " black

Curved 4K Display

In 2018, Phillips updated its range of monitors by releasing several affordable yet highly interesting models. One of them, the Philips 328E1CA, boasts a rare combination of a 32-inch curved panel with 4K resolution and a significantly expanded color range. It offers a vibrant and rich picture with 99% coverage of the NTSC color space or 122% coverage of sRGB. These are quite impressive figures, making it suitable for professional color work. And when it turned out that this goodness costs less than $500, Phillips immediately caught our attention.

Modest Appearance

The Philips 328E1CA has a homely, unassuming, and minimalist look. The stand base is a square ring, if you can call it that. The stand is made of silver-colored metal with a powder coating. Overall, the design looks modern and versatile, fitting well in both a work office and a gamer's bedroom. As for the panel, it has a decent 4 ms response time and a somewhat basic 60 Hz refresh rate. Due to these factors, the monitor lacks a bit of clarity in dynamic scenes, especially if you've previously used a monitor with 120 or 144 Hz.

No Weak Spots

Now let's quickly go over everything else. For connecting to a signal source, it uses Display Port and a pair of HDMI 2.0 ports. There is a standard VESA mount for wall mounting. Just in case, the body includes a pair of surprisingly decent 3-watt speakers. We can't think of anything else to want for this price.