The Philips 328E1CA is a 32-inch curved 4K (3840 x 2160) monitor. It is based on a VA panel and it has a curvature of 1500R. It covers 120% of the sRGB color gamut and supports 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) color depth via dithering.
The 120% sRGB color gamut delivers better color quality than the standard sRGB monitors. Pictures will be more vibrant without being too oversaturated. The 10-bit color depth results in a richer variety of color variations across the monitor. It makes pictures more lifelike.
The 4K resolution makes pictures look sharper and more detailed. It will also offer you a lot of screen real-estate than a 1080p monitor. You can work on different applications side by side without always having to switch between tabs.
The overall color quality of the Philips 328E1CA is very good. The colors displayed are vivid and the overall color consistency across the panel is decent. Though I wouldn’t suggest it for color-critical work like graphic design, playing games or watching movies on it will definitely be a treat to the eyes.
The viewing angles of this monitor are wide and relaxed. You get 178-degree wide viewing angles. You won’t have any major shift in color, brightness, or contrast levels when you look at the monitor from different angles.
The VA panels are known for their superior contrast levels. The Philips 328E1CA has a contrast ratio of 2500:1. It exceeds that value in real-life conditions. Images have a certain depth in them and appear sharper and realistic. The blacks appear darker and whites appear brighter. The curved screen only adds to the immersion.
It has a brightness level of 250-nits. It is fairly brighter than that value and I suggest you tone it down.
The combination of 4K resolution and 32-inch screen results in a pixel density of 140 PPI. The text appears sharer and images are detailed. It makes reading text or viewing images easy for the eyes. You won’t have blurry or pixelated images where you have to squint your eyes see them clearly.
The Philips 328E1CA we reviewed had no dead pixels on it. There is a slight backlight bleed toward the corners of the monitor. It is only visible when you’re in dark parts of a video game or a movie. It is tolerable and you can reduce it by adjusting your brightness.
It has an anti-glare coating on it that will diffuse any distracting reflections that form on it.