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Philips 325E8 31.5" 75Hz QHD FreeSync IPS Monitor $259 Delivered @ Amazon AU, Mwave, Centre Com, Scorptec, MSY

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Philips 325E8 31.5" 75Hz QHD FreeSync IPS Monitor $259 Delivered @ Amazon AU, Mwave, Centre Com, Scorptec, MSY
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TanedaR on 26/08/2022 - 23:03 mwave.com.au (2192 clicks)
Last edited 30/08/2022 - 04:12 by 1 other user

Edit 30/8: Same price sold by Amazon AU now! Only 2 left in stock (more on the way).
https://www.amazon.com.au/PHILIPS-325E8-31-5IN-FREESYNC-Moni…

I am after a larger monitor but I don't need a 21:9.
Inspired by this deal, I found this 16:9, yes it's smaller than 34 inch but it's still 32 inch 1440p and 25.8%, $90 cheaper!
So I just bought one from Centrecom. For $259, there isn't much to complain.

Mwave
+ Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP to Metro)

Centrecom
+ Delivery ($0 to Metro/ VIC/SYD C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx

Scorptec
+ Delivery ($0 MEL/SYD C&C)

MSY
Free Delivery ($0 VIC/NSW/QLD/SA C&C) + Surcharge: 1% card/PayPal, 1.5% ZIP Pay

If you have a lot of discounted Amazon gift card, it's $269.99 there sold by Harris Technology
If your gift card is 5% off, then your true cost would be $256.49 delivered.

Brand Philips
Screen Size 31.5"
Native Resolution 2560x1440 (WQHD / QHD)
Monitor Series Other
Panel Type IPS
Gaming Recommended Yes
Business Recommended No
Content Creator Recommended No
Home Recommended Yes
Refresh Rate (Max) 75Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen)
Height Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Pivot Adjustment No
Swivel Adjustment No
VESA Mount No
Integrated Speakers No
G-Sync Ready No
G-Sync Compatible No
FreeSync Ready Yes
DisplayPort Yes
HDMI Yes
Mini DisplayPort No
Mini HDMI No
Thunderbolt No
DVI Yes
VGA Yes
USB Type-C No
Curved No
Integrated USB Hub No
Response Time 5ms
Colour Depth 10-bit
HDR N/A
HDR10 No
Brightness (Max) 250 cd/m2
Integrated Webcam No
Touch Input No
Portable Monitor No

Computing 31.5inch 32inch Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor Philips

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  • Aerith-Waifu on 26/08/2022 - 23:59
    +2

    How would 75hz for gaming though? I had a Dell with 60hz and it was so bad when playing csgo.

    • Dvbargain on 27/08/2022 - 00:05
      +7

      Not bad, not great. It's not a gaming monitor.

    • HecticCrunt on 27/08/2022 - 01:36
      +1

      The improvement from 60 to 75 is bigger than 75 to 144 imo but still not the best for gaming.

      • Dvbargain on 27/08/2022 - 07:35
        +10

        How to tell somebody isn't a gamer ™

      • iamherenow on 27/08/2022 - 09:26
        +7

        high resolution like 120 KHz

        Are you trying to show you have no idea?

        A 60hz monitor is not good for FPS games. 75hz won't be either.

        • giordan0 on 01/09/2022 - 13:14

          ikr.

          for a moment there i thought it was non_lhr posting that advice, its so bad

  • BargainBenno on 27/08/2022 - 06:12

    Would this be very bright.
    Is the contrast ratio very good?

    • BrokeCamel on 28/08/2022 - 02:07

      No and no unfortunately. But 250 nits brightness is fine and the contrast of IPS panels isn't great, it's their colours (not sure about the colours on this one) and viewing angles that are good

  • b-radicool on 27/08/2022 - 06:18
    +8

    Why is this not recommended for business?

  • KLoNe on 27/08/2022 - 06:43
    -8

    32" @ 1440p?
    Might as well just stick with 640x480.

    • nutcrackr on 27/08/2022 - 08:03
      +15

      Fun fact: 1440 at 32 inches is same pixel density as 1080 at 24 inches.

    • BigKahunaBurger on 27/08/2022 - 11:27

      not sure if you're just trolling but i have a 32" 1440p and its perfectly fine

  • BargainHunterMYz on 27/08/2022 - 07:29
    +3

    It is a good deal for some people, but for this screen size I think you really should go for 4k.

  • ttt888 on 27/08/2022 - 08:47
    +3

    Philips monitor and TV now belongs to a Chinese company. Basically same company that makes AOC monitors.

    • Techie4066 on 27/08/2022 - 11:46
      -2

      Not true on the TV design side which is still done in Amsterdam. Don't know how many times this needs to be repeated.
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TP_Vision

      • Grok on 27/08/2022 - 12:35
        +1

        It has to be repeated because Phillips decided to make some quick bucks and sell off their name in small chunks to all sorts of shady and shonky companies then they wonder why people think their TV are crap.

        • Techie4066 on 27/08/2022 - 13:06

          In my experience they're not crap and they use LG OLED panels.
          TP Vision oversees the physical design of products manufactured by TPV. There's a difference and a reason why Philips' stand designs remain so consistent for example.

    • dealhunter52 on 27/08/2022 - 12:37
      +1

      AOC is Taiwanese company while TP Vision that owns Philips Monitors business is Chinese (Hong Kong based).

        • dealhunter52 on 27/08/2022 - 13:35
          +5

          Nope. Taiwan is a separate country with democratic govt that has self ruled for 75 years with their own parliament, president and army. If that's not a different country than I'm not sure what is.

          • DBW on 27/08/2022 - 18:02
            +3

            @dealhunter52: That's correct, the People's Republic of China (est. in 1949) has never ruled the Republic of China (Taiwan) even just for one day. They are totally separate regimes.

  • HamWallet on 27/08/2022 - 09:06
    +1

    I use this for work, Dota and CS, it's been a great monitor. If you play more demanding games than this, then probably don't buy it.

  • jjjia on 27/08/2022 - 10:05
    +1

    This has an audio output, if I use the monitor with a Chromecast I suppose I can plug in a speaker to the audio out and get sound? Thanks

    • hvn on 27/08/2022 - 17:08
      +1

      Yes, it should be fine. I connected my chromecast to a similar monitor with an audio ouput and the monitor can output sound to an external speaker.

  • kogi on 27/08/2022 - 10:55

    Cracking price.

    Reviews says VA, phillips au says “ips technology”?

    • Grok on 27/08/2022 - 11:04

      I noticed that too. Maybe a design change.

      • notaccel on 27/08/2022 - 11:14

        I think there may have been an inaccuracy from Philips when this first launched as the prior model, the 326E8 was VA.

        The official spec sheet states IPS.

  • deadlift on 27/08/2022 - 11:18
    +1

    How can this thing not have a vesa mount
    Thanks for the post op.

    • Cheapkiwi on 27/08/2022 - 11:29

      @deadlift I know!?! It even has 4 holes in the back but manual confirms no VESA.

      • deadlift on 27/08/2022 - 11:33

        Why you gotta make me look? Now to buy or not to buy!
        Could ask MWave to confirm I guess.

        • z3019494 on 27/08/2022 - 22:40

          Huh?!? What are those holes for then!?

    • Deadalready on 27/08/2022 - 15:29

      Wait… that's a deal breaker!

  • myfragileego on 27/08/2022 - 12:36
    +1

    Great price! But if I recall correctly when researching this monitor, the pole the stand rests upon isn't removable without disassembling the monitor case. If it's not a VESA mount that would make sense I guess. But I can't imagine having a monitor this big and not mounting it. .

    • jonathan111 on 27/08/2022 - 14:04
      +1

      I have 2 on my desk and a 3rd one on the way. Works for me

      • navap on 27/08/2022 - 19:21

        Did you mount? I could not find that this model is VESA supported?

        • jonathan111 on 27/08/2022 - 21:08

          No i read somewhere they did not design the back of the monitor correctly and a customer left a review where they had to alter the vesa mount as the cables could reach the connector

  • Grok on 27/08/2022 - 12:38
    +3

    I am trying to think why these would be a bad deal for an office, media consumption and light gaming screen.

    IPS, QHD, 3 year warranty, made by AOC, cracker price.

    All that I can think of is the 250nits brightness.

    Why wouldn’t you buy this?

    • BartholemewH on 27/08/2022 - 14:10
      +1

      Because you bought a 29" ultrawide for June 30 😢

    • bazingaa on 27/08/2022 - 16:20

      Why wouldn’t you buy this?

      best I can do is $50 :D may be $60

  • Pascal on 27/08/2022 - 13:01

    I'm looking for a monitor in this price range with similar specs but with a vesa mount. Can anyone give me some pointers?

    • robertm on 27/08/2022 - 21:16

      A0C Q32V3S/WS

  • bonezAU on 27/08/2022 - 14:23
    +1

    Dell 32" curved is $239 on eBay, it's a VA panel though.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/393635617411

    Use DELLSAV

    • TanedaR on 27/08/2022 - 14:25

      That one is 1080p only.

      • bonezAU on 27/08/2022 - 14:26

        Oh bugger, I missed that. I ordered one last week, it's for my folks though, they wouldn't know the difference between 1080 and 1440.
        The Philips is a bargain then. I'm never good at timing these!

  • joeno on 27/08/2022 - 19:28

    Worth $90 more for the 34" ultrawide? That one has slightly more resolution and area. I think these 16:9 ones might be "too tall".

    • Millikano on 27/08/2022 - 20:26

      Depends what you plan on using it for.
      For some movies and general web browsing, the 32 is probably a good choice.
      For productivity (multiple windows open side by side), sharpness (the 34 ultrawide is the same height as a 27 inch 1440p display), and mounting practicality, the 34 is the better pick in my opinion.
      Have been using a Dell 34 ultrawide for many years and it’s been an excellent work display.

      • joeno on 29/08/2022 - 09:56

        Gaming and productivity. No mounting or movies. This or 34" for $90 more?

        • Millikano on 29/08/2022 - 18:22

          I’d go the 34 but depends on your budget and GPU. It will take a pretty powerful GPU to drive the ultrawide monitor for gaming at that res. I’ve got a 6600xt which does okay, a 3060 or higher would be required as a minimum for newer games to get close to 60fps.

          Good luck deciding!

  • robertm on 27/08/2022 - 21:13

    Interesting comparing it to the AOC Q32V3S/WS

    AOC: 31.5" WQHD IPS 75Hz 5ms Monitor
    NTSC 89% (CIE1976) / SRGB 101% (CIE1931)
    8- bit
    Display Colors: 16.7 Million

    Can't find much info on this Philips except it has "Colour Depth: 1.07B (10-Bit)"

    Wonder which one has a better colour gamut?

  • maulmonk on 27/08/2022 - 23:58

    all the places out of stock - any place still selling to WA?

    • TanedaR on 28/08/2022 - 01:31
      +1

      pre order from centre com, stock ETA tomorrow.

      • joeno on 29/08/2022 - 09:55

        Is it safe to do that? It may not be in stock.

      • Gaz1 on 29/08/2022 - 15:34

        Centrecom ETA now changed to 8th September

        • jonathan111 on 29/08/2022 - 21:54

          Meh instinct mow at scorptech

    • TanedaR on 30/08/2022 - 04:05

      Good news! it's also $259 sold by Amazon AU now, only 2 left!

  • jonathan111 on 31/08/2022 - 13:15
    +1

    Got mine delivered this morning from centrecom, bought off eta not in stock

    • LeifSmart on 01/09/2022 - 13:26
      +1

      mine arrived from centrecom last night also.

      • BargainBenno on 01/09/2022 - 21:14

        How is the monitor?

        • LeifSmart on 03/09/2022 - 15:29

          still in the box sorry!
          Hopefully get to set it up during the week though

    • Grok on 02/09/2022 - 13:06

      Report please!

  • Swing on 02/09/2022 - 13:15
    +1

    Bought 2, one from PCByte and another from Catch, both arrived yesterday.

    The monitor is very bright and has LowBlue mode, so far they are fantastic for my need (browsing, coding, shell, movie etc.)

    • Grok on 03/09/2022 - 13:24

      I was wondering about the brightness since it is specified as only 250cd/m².

      Could you give slightly more info on the monitor please. I may pull the trigger and get one.

      Any negative features?

      Thanks in advance.

  • love2buy on 03/09/2022 - 14:40

    4k movies won't look good on this I presume.

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