Philips 40B1U5600 40" UltraWide WQHD IPS Business Monitor – 120Hz, DisplayHDR 400, USB-C 100W, KVM & Speakers
Description
The Philips 40B1U5600 is a large-format 40-inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS business monitor aimed at productivity, multitasking, content work, and USB-C laptop docking. Its standout combination is 3440 × 1440 WQHD, up to 120Hz, DisplayHDR 400, USB-C power delivery up to 100W, integrated USB hub, KVM, and dual 5W speakers.
Display Specifications
| Specification | Philips 40B1U5600 |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40" |
| Viewable Size | 39.53" / 100.4 cm |
| Panel | IPS Technology |
| Backlight | W-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 UltraWide |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 WQHD |
| Max Refresh – HDMI | 100Hz |
| Max Refresh – DP / USB-C | 120Hz |
| Response Time | 4ms GtG |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
| SmartContrast | 50,000,000:1 |
| Pixel Density | 94 PPI |
| Colors | 16.7 million / 8-bit |
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V |
| Screen Coating | Anti-Glare, 3H, 25% Haze |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Adaptive Sync | Yes |
Philips specifies 3440 × 1440 at up to 100Hz over HDMI and up to 120Hz through DisplayPort or USB-C, so for listing graphics I would advertise it as “Up to 120Hz”, rather than implying every input supports 120Hz.
Color Performance
The standard global specification lists:
- sRGB 121%
- NTSC 102%
- Delta E < 2
- SmartUniformity 93–105%
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
This makes color performance a strong secondary selling point for a business/productivity listing. Note that Philips specifications can vary slightly by regional suffix, so the exact VENTO-market SKU should be checked before printing gamut percentages on packaging or permanent marketing material.
USB-C Docking
One of the strongest features is the upstream USB-C connection.
It supports:
Display + Data + Laptop Charging through one USB-C connection
with USB Power Delivery up to 100W. Philips lists USB PD 3.0 and specifies up to 100W depending on the connected device.
This is excellent for a listing-image headline such as:
ONE CABLE. COMPLETE WORKSPACE.
Connectivity
The monitor provides:
| Port | Quantity |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0 | 1× |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1× |
| USB-C Upstream | 1× |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× |
| USB-A Downstream | 4× |
| USB-C Downstream | 1× |
| Audio Out | 1× |
The USB hub supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 5Gbps, one USB-A port supports BC 1.2 fast charging, and the downstream USB-C port supports data plus up to 15W PD.
Built-In KVM & MultiView
KVM Switch: Yes — USB-C / USB-B
This allows the monitor's keyboard/mouse peripherals to be shared between connected computers.
MultiView: Yes
PIP: Yes
PBP: Yes
Sources: Up to 2 devices
This is particularly useful for users working between a desktop and business laptop.
Built-In Audio
The monitor includes:
2 × 5W built-in speakers
for 10W total integrated speaker output.
Eye Comfort Features
Philips includes:
- LowBlue Mode
- Flicker-Free
- EasyRead
- Anti-Glare display
- SmartImage
These are good features to group together on a dedicated “Comfort for Long Workdays” listing image.
Ergonomic Stand
The stand provides:
- 150mm height adjustment
- -5° to +30° tilt
- ±180° swivel
- ±2° slant adjustment
- 100 × 100mm VESA mounting
- Kensington security lock
- Integrated earphone hook
The unusually large ±180° swivel range is a worthwhile feature to emphasize visually.
Power
Power Supply: Built-in
Input: 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
Typical On-Mode Consumption: approximately 36W under Philips' stated Energy Star test method
Standby: approximately 0.4W
Package Contents
Philips' /00 documentation lists:
- Philips 40B1U5600 monitor with stand
- HDMI cable
- DisplayPort cable
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Power cable
- User documentation
Package contents can vary by regional suffix, so for your VENTO/local supplier version, I recommend confirming the physical carton before putting these accessories into the final listing graphic.
