Conclusion
...the native 4K resolution is a real boon for productivity, and the form factor is ideal for anyone needing to view multiple HD inputs at any one time.
Can a PC monitor ever be too big? Perhaps not, but at 40 inches the Philips BDM4037UW offers massive desktop real estate while raising a few question-marks over real-world usability.
Getting accustomed to a display of such proportions takes some time - you almost have to sit back to fully appreciate it - and in its effort to deliver 4K UHD in a large, curved form factor, Philips has had to compromise on specification. Uniformity and colour accuracy could be better, and the VA panel is noticeably susceptible to ghosting, making it ill-suited to gaming or fast-moving content.
Such caveats would normally be considered deal-breakers, yet the BDM4037UW still ticks enough boxes to be deemed worthy of consideration. Good contrast and colour gamut are highlights, the native 4K resolution is a real boon for productivity, and the form factor is ideal for anyone needing to view multiple HD inputs at any one time.
Bottom line: we've yet to see a truly great 40in PC monitor, but if nothing smaller will do, the Philips Brilliance BDM4037UW offers high resolution and massive size at a competitive price point.
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Massive desktop real estate 4K UHD works well at 40 inches Ideal for multiview or picture-in-picture Good contrast and colour gamut Competitive pricing |
Ghosting is an issue Stand offers limited adjustment USB hub awkward to reach |
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The Philips Brilliance BDM4037UW 40in monitor is available to purchase from Scan Computers.
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