Philips 243B1 23.8" IPS USB-C Docking Monitor
Philips 243B1 computer monitor TFT/LCD displays are perfectly flat, a lot thinner and lighter than conventional CRT displays and do not flicker, all this because of the new technology they use for producing images. Do you want to free up space on your desk, or do you want to be able to move your monitor without breaking your back? Then this is the perfect display for you!
Philips 243B1 computer monitor TFT/LCD displays are perfectly flat, a lot thinner and lighter than conventional CRT displays and do not flicker, all this because of the new technology they use for producing images. Do you want to free up space on your desk, or do you want to be able to move your monitor without breaking your back? Then this is the perfect display for you!
Philips 243B1 computer monitor TFT/LCD displays are perfectly flat, a lot thinner and lighter than conventional CRT displays and do not flicker, all this because of the new technology they use for producing images. Do you want to free up space on your desk, or do you want to be able to move your monitor without breaking your back? Then this is the perfect display for you!
Philips 243B1 computer monitor TFT/LCD displays are perfectly flat, a lot thinner and lighter than conventional CRT displays and do not flicker, all this because of the new technology they use for producing images. Do you want to free up space on your desk, or do you want to be able to move your monitor without breaking your back? Then this is the perfect display for you!
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[243B1-EXG] Philips 243B1 23.8" FHD IPS USB-C Monitor - 1920x1080, HDMI & DisplayPort, 90W PD, Built-in Speakers, Height Adjustable Stand, 12 Mth Wty
Philips 243B1 23.8" Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between 26 Aug – 1 Sept $11.95
Philips 23.8" PowerSensor Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between 28 Aug – 2 Sept $8.95
Philips 23.8" PowerSensor Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between Wed – Sat $10
Philips 243B1 24" Class Full HD LCD Monitor - 16:9 - Textured Black - 23.8" Viewable - In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology - WLE
Free delivery between Wed – Sat
"Philips 243B1 24"Class Full HD LCD Monitor - 16:9 - Textured Black - 23.8" Viewable - In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology - WLE"
Delivery $7.95
originally posted on philips.com.au
Pros: The bang for the buck, relatively high refresh rate (100hz), 34 inch, okay pannel, built in dock with kvm(awesome), PD 90W, very friendly to 15inch above MBP and other usb c charged devices. Plenty of other ports, my setup is: thunder bolt 3 cable connect to my macbook pro 16, charging, data transfer and video input at the same time; i have a benq screenbar charged by one of the usb port; i have a wireless charger connects to another usb port; display port connects to my pc so that i can use picture by picture or picture in picture along with the macbook; usb upstream port connects to my pc so i can use one set of keyboard and mouse between pc and macbook, simply toggle kvm source (usb c or usb upstream). Overall, a good all rounder, productivity with gaming ... MorePros: The bang for the buck, relatively high refresh rate (100hz), 34 inch, okay pannel, built in dock with kvm(awesome), PD 90W, very friendly to 15inch above MBP and other usb c charged devices. Plenty of other ports, my setup is: thunder bolt 3 cable connect to my macbook pro 16, charging, data transfer and video input at the same time; i have a benq screenbar charged by one of the usb port; i have a wireless charger connects to another usb port; display port connects to my pc so that i can use picture by picture or picture in picture along with the macbook; usb upstream port connects to my pc so i can use one set of keyboard and mouse between pc and macbook, simply toggle kvm source (usb c or usb upstream). Overall, a good all rounder, productivity with gaming potential(non-hardcore) . There are other ultrawide monitors out there but non has this wide range of features at this price point. If you willing spend double the $, google 49inch monitors. You will see Cons: Panel isnt very great, but considering the price, didnt expect too much. Maybe not ideal for designers. Plastic doesnt feel premium, good quality though. Not a fan of the stand design, takes too much space. I actually bought a monitor mounting arm, much better. BTW, I saw someone complained that usb c doesnt work on this monitor...please read the manual, you will need THUNDER BOLT 3 CABLE to do that. The usb type c cable from macbook pro is NOT THUNDER BOLT 3. You can buy THUNDER BOLT 3 from apple or anywhere else, just make sure it's thunderbolt 3...
originally posted on philips.com.au
I bought this monitor to use with both a Mac computer and an older PC, and it works really well with both (the Mac via the HDMI input, the PC via the DVI input). The screen is excellent, and the monitor has numerous features such as power and light sensors, LowBlue mode, excellent colour gamut, good viewing angle, and adjustments for height, pivot, swivel and tilt. It can be used for gaming, but overall it has proved to be a great general purpose monitor and very good value for the price.
originally posted on philips.co.uk
At its core, this is a good quality monitor. The image quality is good and the resolution is high. However, the claim that it is 'frameless' on 3 sides is misleading in my view. But for the price, it is a decent package for my primary use which is business. I bought this monitor for the USB-C connectivity which is excellent, meaning I can plug in my Macbook Pro with just a single cable, delivering power, video, audio and all other device connectivity. There are two key drawbacks to this product. Firstly, although it has built in speakers, the sound quality is so poor that they are unusable. The sound is akin to that of a mobile phone - much worse than my laptop speakers. Secondly, I was horrified by the product's packaging - full of non-recyclable plastic. Very ... MoreAt its core, this is a good quality monitor. The image quality is good and the resolution is high. However, the claim that it is 'frameless' on 3 sides is misleading in my view. But for the price, it is a decent package for my primary use which is business. I bought this monitor for the USB-C connectivity which is excellent, meaning I can plug in my Macbook Pro with just a single cable, delivering power, video, audio and all other device connectivity. There are two key drawbacks to this product. Firstly, although it has built in speakers, the sound quality is so poor that they are unusable. The sound is akin to that of a mobile phone - much worse than my laptop speakers. Secondly, I was horrified by the product's packaging - full of non-recyclable plastic. Very disappointing from a well-known brand.
| Speakers | Yes |
| Brightness | 250 Nit |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Built-in Devices | USB Hub |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
[243B1-EXG] Philips 243B1 23.8" FHD IPS USB-C Monitor - 1920x1080, HDMI & DisplayPort, 90W PD, Built-in Speakers, Height Adjustable Stand, 12 Mth Wty
Philips 243B1 23.8" Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between 26 Aug – 1 Sept $11.95
Philips 23.8" PowerSensor Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between 28 Aug – 2 Sept $8.95
Philips 23.8" PowerSensor Full HD IPS Monitor with 90W USB-C
Delivery between Wed – Sat $10
Philips 243B1 24" Class Full HD LCD Monitor - 16:9 - Textured Black - 23.8" Viewable - In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology - WLE
Free delivery between Wed – Sat
Pros: The bang for the buck, relatively high refresh rate (100hz), 34 inch, okay pannel, built in dock with kvm(awesome), PD 90W, very friendly to 15inch above MBP and other usb c charged devices. Plenty of other ports, my setup is: thunder bolt 3 cable connect to my macbook pro 16, charging, data transfer and video input at the same time; i have a benq screenbar charged by one of the usb port; i have a wireless charger connects to another usb port; display port connects to my pc so that i can use picture by picture or picture in picture along with the macbook; usb upstream port connects to my pc so i can use one set of keyboard and mouse between pc and macbook, simply toggle kvm source (usb c or usb upstream). Overall, a good all rounder, productivity with gaming ... MorePros: The bang for the buck, relatively high refresh rate (100hz), 34 inch, okay pannel, built in dock with kvm(awesome), PD 90W, very friendly to 15inch above MBP and other usb c charged devices. Plenty of other ports, my setup is: thunder bolt 3 cable connect to my macbook pro 16, charging, data transfer and video input at the same time; i have a benq screenbar charged by one of the usb port; i have a wireless charger connects to another usb port; display port connects to my pc so that i can use picture by picture or picture in picture along with the macbook; usb upstream port connects to my pc so i can use one set of keyboard and mouse between pc and macbook, simply toggle kvm source (usb c or usb upstream). Overall, a good all rounder, productivity with gaming potential(non-hardcore) . There are other ultrawide monitors out there but non has this wide range of features at this price point. If you willing spend double the $, google 49inch monitors. You will see Cons: Panel isnt very great, but considering the price, didnt expect too much. Maybe not ideal for designers. Plastic doesnt feel premium, good quality though. Not a fan of the stand design, takes too much space. I actually bought a monitor mounting arm, much better. BTW, I saw someone complained that usb c doesnt work on this monitor...please read the manual, you will need THUNDER BOLT 3 CABLE to do that. The usb type c cable from macbook pro is NOT THUNDER BOLT 3. You can buy THUNDER BOLT 3 from apple or anywhere else, just make sure it's thunderbolt 3...
I bought this monitor to use with both a Mac computer and an older PC, and it works really well with both (the Mac via the HDMI input, the PC via the DVI input). The screen is excellent, and the monitor has numerous features such as power and light sensors, LowBlue mode, excellent colour gamut, good viewing angle, and adjustments for height, pivot, swivel and tilt. It can be used for gaming, but overall it has proved to be a great general purpose monitor and very good value for the price.
At its core, this is a good quality monitor. The image quality is good and the resolution is high. However, the claim that it is 'frameless' on 3 sides is misleading in my view. But for the price, it is a decent package for my primary use which is business. I bought this monitor for the USB-C connectivity which is excellent, meaning I can plug in my Macbook Pro with just a single cable, delivering power, video, audio and all other device connectivity. There are two key drawbacks to this product. Firstly, although it has built in speakers, the sound quality is so poor that they are unusable. The sound is akin to that of a mobile phone - much worse than my laptop speakers. Secondly, I was horrified by the product's packaging - full of non-recyclable plastic. Very ... MoreAt its core, this is a good quality monitor. The image quality is good and the resolution is high. However, the claim that it is 'frameless' on 3 sides is misleading in my view. But for the price, it is a decent package for my primary use which is business. I bought this monitor for the USB-C connectivity which is excellent, meaning I can plug in my Macbook Pro with just a single cable, delivering power, video, audio and all other device connectivity. There are two key drawbacks to this product. Firstly, although it has built in speakers, the sound quality is so poor that they are unusable. The sound is akin to that of a mobile phone - much worse than my laptop speakers. Secondly, I was horrified by the product's packaging - full of non-recyclable plastic. Very disappointing from a well-known brand.
I really was drawn to this monitor to have my MacAir M1 plugged in via USB-C, using this monitor as a hub. Works well! Even Lan Cable included in HUB setup (few monitors do this) so far so good. BUT, if you like to add a HDMI device as second source (Raspberry Pi or another PC), that you can NOT(!) use the PIP/or side-by-side picture mode. Turns out, Philips buried this fact in the manual on page 13, there's a little matrix, showing certain combinations. And: USB-C ain't one! Only if you use DisplayPort as the main source, you can add USBC or HDMI as a PIP. If you use USBC as the main source (ahem: Macs!) you use DisplayPort or another USBC as a PIP. Seriously? Why oh why did you do this, Philips. You kind'a "defanged" an otherwise excellent monitor. Last point: the ... MoreI really was drawn to this monitor to have my MacAir M1 plugged in via USB-C, using this monitor as a hub. Works well! Even Lan Cable included in HUB setup (few monitors do this) so far so good. BUT, if you like to add a HDMI device as second source (Raspberry Pi or another PC), that you can NOT(!) use the PIP/or side-by-side picture mode. Turns out, Philips buried this fact in the manual on page 13, there's a little matrix, showing certain combinations. And: USB-C ain't one! Only if you use DisplayPort as the main source, you can add USBC or HDMI as a PIP. If you use USBC as the main source (ahem: Macs!) you use DisplayPort or another USBC as a PIP. Seriously? Why oh why did you do this, Philips. You kind'a "defanged" an otherwise excellent monitor. Last point: the little buttons are horrible difficult to use, bottom right of display, another "Form over function" blunder. The monitor on/off button is right next to the OK button. Guess how often I accidentally switched off the display (it takes 20 seconds to wake up and do it's thing again once turned off) when I intended to press OK. Would I buy it again? I'm struggling, would have to seriously look at competitors...
I have used this monitor for a few years for work MacBook Pro, and my gaming rigg (self built). Although I would like the KVM to auto switch between machines, I'm glad it doesn't completely automatically. If my Mac goes to sleep it will switch over to my MS gaming rigg. Like and dislike that. Took me a couple call when I first got it to understand how to make it work for me specific application, but it has done so flawlessly ever since. My Mac gets powered from the monitor and no need any other cord than the USB-C. I use this monitor for gaming. Guild Wars 2 runs great, everything runs great and looks clear. Blacks are dark and whites are bright. When playing FPS I still don't notice and difference but by specs the 4 ms refresh rate and 100 khz is slow by specs. I ... MoreI have used this monitor for a few years for work MacBook Pro, and my gaming rigg (self built). Although I would like the KVM to auto switch between machines, I'm glad it doesn't completely automatically. If my Mac goes to sleep it will switch over to my MS gaming rigg. Like and dislike that. Took me a couple call when I first got it to understand how to make it work for me specific application, but it has done so flawlessly ever since. My Mac gets powered from the monitor and no need any other cord than the USB-C. I use this monitor for gaming. Guild Wars 2 runs great, everything runs great and looks clear. Blacks are dark and whites are bright. When playing FPS I still don't notice and difference but by specs the 4 ms refresh rate and 100 khz is slow by specs. I would give this a 5 stars and more than likely should, but going to ding it due to the latest specs for a monitor of this size.
Despite Philips stating everywhere this monitor is compatible with Max OSX most of the key features DO NOT work with Mac OSX Monterey. Customer support is most unhelpful and said we should contact Apple. After many email exchanges they sent link for Synaptics display software tool - assuming the USB and other ports use Synaptics - but the Synaptics toll does not recognise the display!! Ethernet port does not show up even when the Philips user manual states Philips customer "hotline" will provide a "clone tool".
First, I opted for the Philips over other brands due to this being the only one on the market (at the time of writing this) with an ethernet port. This was very important for me since my work laptop does not have one, and I wanted a one cable solution (USB C) to dock and have everything just work. Most users might get away with WiFi, but my work and hobbies need low latency and dedicated bandwidth usage not shared on the family WiFi. I first used this monitor at work and found it so useful I bought a second one for him use. Now with all the working from home, I am able to have my personal laptop dock plugged in via Display Port and USB, then I have my work laptop utilize the USB C cable from the monitor. My keyboard, mouse, webcam are all plugged into the monitor, ... MoreFirst, I opted for the Philips over other brands due to this being the only one on the market (at the time of writing this) with an ethernet port. This was very important for me since my work laptop does not have one, and I wanted a one cable solution (USB C) to dock and have everything just work. Most users might get away with WiFi, but my work and hobbies need low latency and dedicated bandwidth usage not shared on the family WiFi. I first used this monitor at work and found it so useful I bought a second one for him use. Now with all the working from home, I am able to have my personal laptop dock plugged in via Display Port and USB, then I have my work laptop utilize the USB C cable from the monitor. My keyboard, mouse, webcam are all plugged into the monitor, so now I have audio, video, keyboad, mouse, webcam all connected and switchable depending on which one I'm using. This has been a great solution to minimize plugging/unplugging, manually switching components--or worse having duplicates of everything. This has been life changing! No issues with either of my displays as of yet (3 months with work monitor, 1 week with home monitor). The resolution on this is awesome, improves productivity over a standard monitor and better for spreadsheets than dual monitors in my application. The only con on this setup is the speakers are not the best (they can be loud but sound muffled) as you can imagine is pretty standard on new TVs and monitors. I use a 2.1 system plugged into the monitor and a headset on calls so this is not an issue for me.
Part of my responsibility is to research computer equipment. While researching monitors, I discovered this Philips 346B1C. I purchased one for myself and tested it for several months. The monitor has a docking station with adequate ports, RJ45, and USB-C to charge my laptop. Our company is delighted with the product, and the monitor's demand increases daily. My only complaint is the lack of inventory. These are hard to come by, and the wait time can be months for delivery.
Here's the big thing: If your device does not support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, you won't be able to use the "Just use one USB-C port!" feature that's so heavily advertised, and you won't find that information on any website where you can actually buy the device. I chose this monitor because I wanted to be able to use it as a KVM. I wanted to be able to plug in more than one machine and easily switch between them. Many, MANY devices only have USB-C ports these days, but none of my three such laptops has the key feature that would have made this at all useful. So if you want to have three docks sitting on your desk, I guess you're in good shape? But if you actually want to use this device anything like it's advertised, you probably won't be able to do it, and ... MoreHere's the big thing: If your device does not support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, you won't be able to use the "Just use one USB-C port!" feature that's so heavily advertised, and you won't find that information on any website where you can actually buy the device. I chose this monitor because I wanted to be able to use it as a KVM. I wanted to be able to plug in more than one machine and easily switch between them. Many, MANY devices only have USB-C ports these days, but none of my three such laptops has the key feature that would have made this at all useful. So if you want to have three docks sitting on your desk, I guess you're in good shape? But if you actually want to use this device anything like it's advertised, you probably won't be able to do it, and you'll spend a couple hours trying to figure out why, and then come and write an annoyed review just like mine. If you DO get it working, it's just OK. It doesn't switch between inputs easily. The menu is clunky. The sound is awful. It doesn't get anywhere near as bright as built-in laptop displays. The mouse tracking is laggy at best. Basically you can do a LOT better with a monitor.
Hello, I have had this monitor for only one day, but wanted to report that it works with my M1 MacBook Air, out of the box with no need to install any drivers. I could not find any reviews that stated this before I purchased, so I took the chance on buying this and now glad that I did. The Apple Store sells a 24" USB-C monitor for $700, and this is $150 with most of the same features, except the more expensive option has the better screen quality. The monitor is good quality as a second monitor for remote work. It has a USB-C hub that works well with my laptop so far. You plug in the monitors power cord, and run one usb-c/thunderbolt 3 cable to the computer. I purchased an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable ($$$) to run from the monitor to the laptop, as I read somewhere ... MoreHello, I have had this monitor for only one day, but wanted to report that it works with my M1 MacBook Air, out of the box with no need to install any drivers. I could not find any reviews that stated this before I purchased, so I took the chance on buying this and now glad that I did. The Apple Store sells a 24" USB-C monitor for $700, and this is $150 with most of the same features, except the more expensive option has the better screen quality. The monitor is good quality as a second monitor for remote work. It has a USB-C hub that works well with my laptop so far. You plug in the monitors power cord, and run one usb-c/thunderbolt 3 cable to the computer. I purchased an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable ($$$) to run from the monitor to the laptop, as I read somewhere that some bad third party cables might do some damage to the Apple USB-C ports, and it could void the AppleCare warranty. It comes with USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C to USB-A cables in the box. With this one Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable plugged into my MacBook Air, I was then able to plug in to the USB hub on the monitor 3 devices (charging my phone, mounted a USB stick, etc); also plugged in an ethernet cable and getting the expected 800 Gbps speed through that gigabit ethernet port, which is a real nice feature you don't see often in a monitor, and a really great addition as the MacBook Air does not have built-in ethernet. I am very happy with this purchase. If you do advanced video/photo work, there are higher end monitors, but for basic productivity work, as a I work remotely, this is great so far. It also has built in speakers that sound OK, not great. The monitor has a 3.5 mm audio out jack if you want to use external speakers or wired headphones. I should mention the stand. I love it. You can assemble the stand and attach the monitor with no tools, and you can adjust the height (!), swivel the screen left and right. I believe it can be turned to vertical for portrait orientation but I have not tried it. The height of the monitor allows me to put it just behind my laptop so I have the two screens stacked one on top of the other. This is a great configuration for video chats, as the camera is on the lower laptop screen, while open files on the upper screen, thus it appears that I am looking up (rather than down at their body) while editing documents during a video call.
| Speakers | Yes |
| Brightness | 250 Nit |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Built-in Devices | USB Hub |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
