Philips has launched a 4K display featuring Mini-LED backlights to improve HDR experience. With it, the brand takes the fight to 4K OLEDs, which are still expensive.
Evnia 32M2N6800M is a 31.5in gaming monitor powered by a 3840×2160 4K IPS panel. It features 1,152 individually controlled Mini-LED dimming zones, delivering deeper blacks and brighter whites for a rich and impactful HDR representation. This bad boy is also set to a 144Hz refresh rate, with 1ms GtG response time, allowing you to enjoy smooth gaming.
Moreover, this monitor is rated for 700nits in normal operation, with an impressive peak of 1,250nits in HDR. The former is something OLEDs tend to struggle with. Thanks to this, the 32M2N6800M can deliver a true HDR experience, netting it the DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Note however that in non-HDR scenarios, typical contrast is just a generic 1000:1.
Though gaming is its main focus, 32M2N6800M is totally fine for image and video editing thanks to its 99.5% DCI-P3 / 166% sRGB gamut coverage. And the best part is you don’t have to worry about burn-in.
As usual with the Evnia series, you get the Philips Ambiglow lighting feature, which expands your viewing experience outside of the monitor’s frame thanks to an array of RGB LEDs located on the back.
When it comes to I/O the 32M2N6800M includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, plus a three-port USB hub supporting fast charging. This makes it perfect for those who play on both PC and consoles. Lastly, for ergonomics, we get -5°/+20° tilt, 30° swivel, and 130mm height adjustment, not to forget the 100mm VESA mount.
The Evnia 32M2N6800M monitor will be available from September 2024 at £739.99 MSRP. While the price is what you’d expect for such a spec list, it puts it right against 1440p 240Hz OLEDs, bringing great image quality and excellent contrast – far superior to IPS local dimming. Even AOC, which shares the same parent company, currently offers a 1440p 240Hz OLED at £500 – a great deal. That said, if you specifically need 4K HDR, then 32M2N6800M is a good choice.
