Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame Fast IPS Monitor Review
Philips, through its enthusiast-focused Evnia sub-brand, has recently introduced the 27M2N5901A, a 27-inch monitor expertly engineered for the discerning PC enthusiast and gamer. This display is packing some seriously cool features, offering a dual resolution, dual refresh rate panel to meet your needs for daily work, content creation, and competitive gaming. Utilising a cutting-edge Fast IPS panel and featuring the brand’s innovative Dual Mode technology, you get both stunning Ultra HD (4K) clarity and the lightning-fast Full HD (1080p) modes giving you the best of both worlds. That being said, even the 4K mode runs at an impressive 160Hz, which is all the frame I ever need myself, but in HD mode, it doubles to a staggering 320Hz for all your CS:GO junkies out there!
Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame
The flexibility of the Dual Mode ensures that whether you are enjoying a high-quality single-player titles with ultra settings at 4K, or competing in a twitch-sensitive shooter with all the settings turned down to low, you still get a truly uncompromising experience. Adding to the immersive experience is the AI-enhanced Ambiglow, a dynamic three-sided ambient lighting system that intelligently analyses and projects on-screen colours onto the wall behind the monitor, expanding the perceived viewing space. For enhanced productivity and streamlined setups, the monitor features an integrated KVM switch, enabling a user to control two source computers using a single peripheral set.
Key Features
- Dual Mode Functionality: Seamlessly switch between 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 160 Hz and FHD (1920 x 1080) at 320 Hz.
- AI-Enhanced Ambiglow: Dynamic 3-sided ambient lighting that intelligently adapts to on-screen content for heightened immersion.
- Integrated KVM Switch: Control two separate PCs or devices using a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor setup.
- VESA DisplayHDR 400 Certification: Ensures improved contrast, vibrant colour depth, and notable peak brightness.
- Smart Gaming Tools: Includes Smart Crosshair (changes colour dynamically), Stark ShadowBoost (enhances dark scene visibility), and Smart Sniper (digital zoom).
- Adaptive-Sync Support: Provides tear-free, stutter-free gameplay across modern graphics cards.
- USB-C Power Delivery: Single cable connectivity for video, data, and up to 65 W of power to charge connected laptops.
- Ergonomics: Fully adjustable stand with 130 mm height adjustment, pivot, swivel, and tilt functionality.
Technical Specifications
Powering this versatility is a high-performance 27-inch Fast IPS panel, delivering wide 178/178-degree viewing angles and excellent colour reproduction while maintaining the high speeds required for serious gaming. The response time 1 ms grey-to-grey (GtG), which is fantastic, and can be pushed to an ultra-crisp 0.5 ms using Philips’ Smart MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) technology. The display is also an excellent choice for content creators, as it offers wide colour gamut coverage, including 95% DCI-P3 and 130% sRGB, with a factory calibration ensuring high colour accuracy (Delta E < 2 in sRGB mode). Connectivity is robust and future-proofed, featuring two HDMI 2.1 ports for full compatibility with next-generation games consoles and high-end graphics cards, ensuring support for 4K @ 120 Hz on consoles, and beyond for PC.
Specifications
- Panel Size: 27 inch / 68.5 cm
- Panel Type: Fast IPS LCD
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (UHD) / 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
- Native Refresh Rate: 160 Hz (UHD) / 320 Hz (FHD) (Dual Mode)
- Response Time: 1 ms GtG / 0.5 ms Smart MBR
- HDR Standard: VESA DisplayHDR 400
- Brightness (Typical): 350 cd/m² (SDR) / 450 cd/m² (HDR Peak)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Typical)
- Colour Gamut: 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB, 90% Adobe RGB
- Colour Support: 1.07 Billion (8 bits + FRC)
- Video Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB-C
- USB-C Power: Up to 65 W Power Delivery (PD)
- USB Hub: 1 x USB-B upstream, 2 x USB-A downstream (with KVM)
- Speakers: 2 x 5 W stereo speakers
For more information, check out the official product page here.
