The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is one of the manufacturer’s most exciting QD OLED displays, as the gaming monitor combines a 4K resolution with 240 hertz and Ambiglow technology. Find out whether it’s worth buying in our test.
Technical data
| The product | 32M2N8900 |
| Display size | 31.5 inch |
| resolution | 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) |
| Screen refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | QD-OLED |
| Screen surface | anti-glare |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m² (SDR); 450 cd/m² (HDR) |
| Contrast ratio | 1.500.000:1 |
| Screen colors | 1.07 billion |
| Color space | 99 % DCI-P3 |
| Viewing angle | H: 178° / V: 178° |
| Curvature | none |
| Response time | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
| Connections |
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| Audio connections | 1x 3.5 mm jack |
| Integrated speakers | yes |
| color | Black color |
| VESA mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| price | € 829.90 * |
Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 Review: White giant with flaws
- elegant, white design
- great AmbiGlow lighting
- Processing not flawless
Visually, the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 cuts an excellent figure. In contrast to most gaming monitors, the manufacturer has opted for a white casing with a silver frame on the front of this model, whereby three sides are naturally frameless.
This makes the monitor a perfect fit for white, bright gaming setups. The basic design is reminiscent of the (black) Evnia 34M2C6500, which we were able to test in November 2024.
As with its sibling model, the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 can be set up without tools. Simply screw on the stand and bracket, insert it into the back of the monitor and you’re ready to go. The tidy scope of delivery includes all the cables you might need. The manufacturer has even included a DisplayPort cable.
The design is pleasantly simple. Only the Evnia and Philips logos on the front reveal the manufacturer. At the back, there are well thought-out designs such as a headset holder and a cable guide.
At the rear, the familiar Ambiglow LED lighting is also used, which in my opinion noticeably improves immersion when playing games or viewing content. There are a total of 18 LEDs and a vertical strip in the middle, which – also with the help of AI functions – provide backlighting that is based on the content on the screen or the sound in terms of color and rhythm.
This not only looks really cool, but also draws you much deeper into the action. Especially when the LEDs can illuminate an area behind the monitor. The whole thing is difficult to capture in photos, but offers real added value when gaming or watching content.
The monitor has a screen diagonal of 31.5 inches and weighs 9.65 kg, including the stand. Of course, it can also be wall-mounted using a VESA 100×100 hole, but this requires the mounting plate included in the scope of delivery. Without the stand, the display weighs 8.18 kg, which should be no problem for most monitor arms.
Unfortunately, there is a point deduction with regard to the workmanship: On the one hand, the stand is a little wobbly, as with the Evnia 34M2C6500, and on the other hand, the frame is not completely cleanly glued, so that there are more or less large gaps here. These can be minimized somewhat by pressing them together, but there is definitely a better way.
Connections, features and operation
- Modern selection of connections
- excellent equipment
The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is undoubtedly aimed at demanding users and the QD OLED monitor is an excellent choice for them. In terms of connectivity, the monitor is very well positioned. The following ports are available:
- 2x HDMI 2.1 (up to 240 Hz)
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 240 Hz)
- 1x USB-C with DP alt mode and 90 watt PD
- 2x USB-A (1 of which with Fast Charge)
- 1x USB-B (Up)
- 1x 3.5 mm jack
A KVM switch is also integrated, allowing peripherals connected to the monitor to be used on two devices simultaneously. The MultiView image mode also proves useful here: this function allows the content from two sources to be displayed on the monitor at the same time.
There is hardly anything left to be desired in terms of features either. The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 comes with a 4K UHD resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and achieves a frame rate of a whopping 240 Hz. In typical OLED fashion, the monitor impresses with an almost non-existent response time of 0.03 milliseconds.
The display achieves a maximum brightness of 250 nits in SDR mode and 450 nits when displaying HDR content, with individual pixels even reaching a peak of 1,000 nits. The 32M2N8900 is compatible with NVIDIA G-Sync synchronization technology and supports Adaptive Sync.
Thanks to a color space coverage of 147.5 percent sRGB and 99 percent DCI-P3, as well as a color accuracy of Delta E <2, the monitor is also suitable for color-critical work. Philips even provides the display with two speakers including DTS sound, which, however, only offer a weak sound and are somewhat disappointing.
There is also a whole range of intelligent picture modes. In addition to a LowBlue mode and the eye-friendly FlickerFree technology, the SmartImage modes are particularly interesting for gamers. These include a sniper mode with zoom, a shadow boost and the well-known Smart Crosshair.
Precise operation, clear OSD
- Precise joystick
- Tidy on-screen display
The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is operated via a joystick on the back of the monitor, which is also used to switch the display on and off.
This also guides you through the on-screen display, which has a tidy and clear design. Anyone can easily find their way around here. You can make various settings on a total of eight pages.
From brightness and contrast to Ambiglow settings and OLED care, you can adjust everything perfectly here. On the bottom bar, the on-screen display also provides information about the current resolution, frame rate, input source and picture mode.
Picture quality of the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900
A QD OLED monitor is the measure of all things, especially in the gaming sector. Deep blacks, almost perfect response times and rich colors make this technology particularly interesting for gamers. This also applies to the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900, which delivers excellent picture quality.
Thanks to the reflective surface, colors and details are shown to their best advantage. Fortunately, the manufacturer’s coating also reduces reflections so that you can still see everything in direct light – this was very different with the AOC Agon PRO AG276QZD2 (our test), for example.
The 32M2N8900 masters 4K gaming with HDR and 240 Hz with flying colors. Competitive shooters and fast-paced racing games in particular naturally benefit from the high frame rate, which ensures an excellent, detailed and high-contrast picture.
The color accuracy is also particularly impressive, making the monitor an excellent choice for streaming and video content. Fortunately, the brightness is also at a very good level. Although the 32M2N8900 offers the typical 250 nits in SDR mode and 450 nits for HDR content, it actually achieves these values in practice – unlike many of its competitors.
While many QD OLED panels, especially those of the first generation, have problems with the readability of text, the Evnia does not make any mistakes in terms of text sharpness and color fringing. This also makes the monitor perfect for office tasks.
Lab test of the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900
Of course, I also subjected the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 to the obligatory lab test. As always, I reset the monitor to its factory settings and took a measurement using the Datacolor SpyderX Elite, which checks the display for brightness, gamma values and color representation, among other things. The standard picture mode in SDR mode was used.
In terms of color space coverage, the monitor adheres to the manufacturer’s specifications and more than completely covers the sRGB color space and 98% of the DCI-P3 color space.
This results in an average color fidelity of Delta E 1.15, which means the monitor delivers very precise color accuracy. However, some competitors, such as the Agon Pro mentioned above, deliver even better values with Delta E 0.9.
The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 maintains the gamma curve of 2.2 quite well, but there are minor deviations towards darker areas, especially in the mid-range. Here too, the competition is somewhat better positioned. You can also choose between different gamma settings in the OSD.
However, as already mentioned, the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 scores points for brightness. In SDR mode, the measured 252.8 nits are even higher than the manufacturer’s specification, making it between 20 and 40 nits brighter than many of its competitors.
The color homogeneity, which shows the balance of the color representation, is also at an excellent level and does not allow itself any errors or strong deviations at any setting. These are at a maximum of Dewlta E 2.8 at 100 percent brightness and decrease the darker you set the display.
The luminance homogeneity, which shows the balance of the illumination, is similarly good. The deviations here are a maximum of 2 percent; there are no differences between 100 percent brightness, 83 percent, 67 percent and 50 percent. The accuracy is always the same.
Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 Review: Conclusion
The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is an outstanding gaming monitor that doesn’t allow itself any significant flaws. The picture quality of the QD OLED panel in particular is outstanding thanks to 4K resolution and 240 hertz.
The monitor scores bonus points for the Ambiglow technology, which noticeably increases immersion, and the modern connection selection including KVM switch. There is not much to criticize. There is the somewhat wobbly stand to mention, as well as the not entirely convincing workmanship on the front frame. But otherwise? Absolutely great!
If you’re looking for a QD OLED gaming monitor with absolutely stunning picture quality, the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is guaranteed to satisfy.
VORTEILE
- Excellent picture quality
- Impressive brightness
- Modern connections
NACHTEILE
- Wobbly stand
- Processing not flawless
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Fazit
Outstanding 4K OLED monitor with great picture quality, modern equipment and successful features.
