ergonomics
Design is the focus of Philips' high-end screens, but here we discover a rough black plastic casing that isn't very shiny around the edges, which is characteristic of many gaming screens. The back of the monitor is a little more elaborately designed, but it's not really the part that interests us on a daily basis. The “V” foot does not protrude as far at the front, but takes up 32 cm of depth. The total width is 70 cm and the screen is height adjustable up to 60 cm. With the stand, the monitor weighs 8.3 kg and of course benefits from the VESA standard if you want to hang it on the wall or on another mount.
The screen can be swiveled from right to left, adjusted up and down and tilted.
It can also be rotated and tilted from right to left. Please note that you cannot install it in portrait orientation (as is often the case with curved models). Unlike the 34M2C8600, there is no Ambiglow lighting on the back of the monitor, which is a shame. On the other hand, the curvature of the screen is pronounced (1000R) and the immersion is therefore better than a classic flat screen. Interest is high in car or airplane simulation games, but FPS (first person shooter games) can of course benefit from this.
The 1000R curvature is pronounced.
The connection consists of two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0, four USB-A and one USB-B. We note the absence of speakers, which again is a habit with this type of monitors, but gamers will prefer the use of speakers or headphones. Finally, navigation in the menus is done using a small joystick on the back of the screen. Handy when you know that the available settings are numerous.
Colors and contrast
The Evnia 32M2C5500W is excellently calibrated right out of the box. The standard mode delivers a Delta E of 2.3, which is below the threshold of 3 at which the human eye perceives color deviations. The average color temperature of 6470K is just perfect. The average gamma value also remains at 2.2 and grayscale levels are therefore reproduced well.
Compare photos
1. Delta E per color (included) 2. Average temperature (included) 3. Gamma curve (included) 4. Delta E per color (at 150 cd/m²) 5. Color temperature curve (included) cd/ m²) 6. Gamma curve (at 150 cd/m²)
In our usual comparison with a brightness of 150 cd/m², the results are almost identical and still excellent, if slightly less good. This time the delta E increases to 2.4, the average temperature is slightly warmer (6360 K) and the gamma remains at 2.2. By setting the monitor to SRGB mode it is possible to achieve a better Delta E of 1.3. Unfortunately, this affects the grayscale (average gamma value of 2.1) and the colors appear dull, especially in the game.
When it comes to contrast, VA panels are significantly better than IPS panels and here we measured a ratio of 3770:1. Some competitors have exceeded the 4000:1 mark, but in absolute terms this remains excellent, although Oled is still superior on this point thanks to pixel-by-pixel light management. Be careful, VA panels offer inferior viewing angles compared to other technologies, but on a curved screen like this this isn't a problem as you have to stay in front to benefit from it.
Finally, we measured a difference in plate homogeneity of 6%. This is slightly higher than other models, but nothing worrying as the human eye cannot detect the difference.
The monitor settings menu.
Reactivity
The Evnia 32M2C5500W is FreeSync Premium Pro compatible to synchronize images with the graphics card between 48 and 120 Hz and avoid tearing and microsaccades. Here we can at least reach up to 240 Hz, an impressive refresh rate that allows the player to benefit from exemplary fluidity in competitive multiplayer (particularly FPS and MOBA). However, you need a powerful graphics card to achieve this 240 fps at the maximum screen resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). However, this will only be possible on less demanding titles such as Counter Strike, Apex, Valorant and other Fortnite titles.
Afterglow
9.5 ms
The remanence is very correct when delivered and is calculated at 9.5 ms. There is no overdrive setting in the menus to improve the result, but it remains very good and the ghost marks do not spoil the gaming experience. The input lag (display delay) is also very low; we measured it at 11.3 ms. There is therefore no delay between the action of a mouse or controller and its effect on the screen.
Input delay
11.3 ms
Our settings and measurements
We set the Evnia 32M2C5500W by reducing the brightness to 13 to get a white close to 150 cd/m² in SDR for our measurements, but the default mode is already perfect out of the box. Be careful, other modes (FPS, racing film, etc.) have a strong influence on the presentation.
Our detailed results with these settings:
| Contrast: | 3770:1 |
| DeltaE: | 2.4 |
| Average color temperature: | 6360K |
| Difference in homogeneity of the plate: | 6% |
| Average Gamma: | 2.2 |
| Consumption : | 29W |
Strong points
Perfect calibration ready for immediate use.
High contrast.
Huge refresh rate (240Hz).
High brightness for a monitor.
Weak points
Very “plastic” surfaces.
No USB-C port for charging.
No portrait mode.
No speakers.