Philips announces its first 5K monitor (5120x2880 pixels)

Philips launched its first 5K monitor that supports a native resolution of 5120x2880 @ 60Hz. With four times the number of pixels of the Quad HD standards and more than 50% compared to the Ultra HD resolution, the new Philips 275P4VYKEB panel is designed to meet the needs of graphics professionals and users. The monitor supports PerfectKolor technology that delivers a gamut Adobe RGB 99% and 100% with regard to the sRGB standard.

The 5K resolution provides the user with 1000 and 700 more pixels in the horizontal and vertical sides, respectively, delivering an extra space to use for example more and more windows in the foreground. The 27-inch panel boasts a 10-bit color support with 12-bit internal processing and uses PLS technology that allows viewing angles of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally. The monitor also integrates two stereo speakers 2W each, webcam with LED indicator and microphone.
The maximum resolution is playable exclusively through dual DisplayPort connection, while using connection to a single port will not be able to overcome the traditional 4K, equal to 3840x2160 pixels. According to the technical specifications issued by the company on the panel has a maximum brightness of 300cd / m², support MHL connections and three USB 3.0 ports, one compatible with rapid charging technologies.

Philips 275P4VYKEB technical specifications
PLS panel LCD (Glare)
W-LED backlight
Diagonal 27 inches / 68.6 cm (16: 9)
Native Resolution 5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz (DP Dual Cable)
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz (Single Davo DP)
viewing angle 178 ° (H) / 178 ° (V), @ C / R> 10
Brightness 300 cd / m²
Gamma 1,07G colors (True 10-bit)
Extra Speaker 2 x 2W
2 MP Webcam with microphone and LED
Kensington Lock, VESA 100x100mm Attack
Plug & Play Compatibility: DDC / CI, Mac OS X, sRGB
Connectivity 2 x DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0 (one with Rapid Reload)
Sync Input: Separate Syng, Sync on Green Audio (In / Out), Headphone Out
Stand Height adjustment: 150 mm
articulation point: 90 °
Rotation: -65 / + 65 °
Tilt: -5/20 °

The monitor also uses some tricks to not tire the user's view even during extended use, such as an anti-flickering technology and the SmartErgoBase, the pedestal that allows to tilt, rotate and adjust the height of the device to increase the ' ergonomics and allow a comfortable posture during use. Not for all the money, as usual for a professional nature products: Philips 275P4VYKEB will sell for € 1,599, with the expected availability from next April.