Philips Evnia 27M2N6501L Review (Affordable 1440p/240Hz QD-OLED)

1. Introduction2. Design3. On-screen Display (OSD)4. Panel Analysis: SDR5. Panel Analysis: HDR6. Response Times & Motion Clarity7. Input Latency8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

It's been fascinating to analyse the Philips Evnia 27M2N6501L over the last week, given its £399 MSRP positions this as one of the cheapest OLED monitors on the market.

The pricing situation is worth digging into a little deeper, as while it has the lowest launch price of any OLED I've reviewed, we've also seen loads of deals on OLED monitors in recent weeks which complicate the picture. AOC's AG276QZD2 hit just £379 during Black Friday, for instance, while Evnia's own 27M2N8500 – a faster 360Hz model – is routinely down at £430.

That's especially significant considering the limitations of the panel used in the 27M2N6501L – namely, it doesn't get nearly so bright as other QD-OLEDs, hitting just 201 nits for SDR and topping out at 412 nits in HDR based on our testing. Every other QD-OLED we've tested is capable of 250-260 nits in SDR for a full screen white, while also delivering 1000 nit highlights in HDR.

In every other area, however, performance is as you'd expect from a 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED – factory calibration is strong, the gamut is very wide, plus you get the incredible motion clarity that is a hallmark of OLED technology, far surpassing anything that a 240Hz LCD would be capable of. Based on the price and who this screen is targeting, it's definitely worth reiterating that if you've not used OLED before, the difference between this and your typical IPS or VA panel is absolutely huge, so if you're on the fence I cannot recommend the technology enough for gaming, it really will transform the appearance of your favourite titles.

But back to the 27M2N6501L specifically, in the end it all comes down to pricing. As good as it is to see an OLED monitor launch with an MSRP below £400 – albeit by the tiniest of amounts – I can't help but feel Evnia hasn't gone far enough, based on the prices that other QD-OLEDs have hit over the Black Friday and Christmas sales. It's a funny one – if Evnia had waited to launch this screen 'til January or February when all the deals had died down, it would probably look stronger on paper, but there's just no getting away from the fact that the AG276QZD2 at £379 would be both brighter and cheaper than the 27M2N6501L.

It's still absolutely worth buying, even with its limitations, I just think the retail price needs to settle lower than it has currently, in order to justify the reduced brightness versus the rest of QD-OLED market.

We found it listed on OCUK for £399.95 HERE.

Pros

• Very wide gamut.
• Effectively infinite contrast ratio.
• Very fast response times.
• 1440p isn't impossible to drive at 240fps.
• Accurate HDR modes, mirroring True Black 400 behaviour.
• Solid sRGB emulation mode.
• 2x HDMI 2.1.
• Feature-rich OSD.
• Included stand can do height adjust, swivel, tilt and pivot.
• White design helps it stand out from the crowd (but may not be for everyone).
• Attractive pricing, if not the absolute cheapest.

Cons

• Brightness caps out at 200 nits in SDR.
• Also lacks a Peak 1000 nits mode for HDR, given it tops out at 410 nits there.
• Other QD-OLEDs provide stiff competition, especially the AG276QZD2 which has been on sale £379 very recently.
• No USB-C or KVM support.
• Design won't be for everyone.

KitGuru says: OLED is getting cheaper and cheaper – there are definitely some limitations to be aware of, but the Philips Evnia 27M2N6501L could be a great entry-point into this market segment. It just needs to be cheaper than other QD-OLED panels to justify its lower brightness levels.

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