Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 review: stylish curved monitor offers immersive gaming at its best

Curved display paired with fast and smooth gameplay at an affordable price.

Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 monitor
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Our Verdict

The Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 is a monitor that delivers solidly in almost every conceivable area. It has a great refresh rate, fast response times, impressive colour acumen, and it's affordable. One of the standout reasons for buying this monitor is that the display is curved and thereby much better suited towards immersive gaming. The 32-inch size also contributes to this. If you're looking for one of the best all-rounders on the market then look no further than the 32M2C5501.

For

  • Curved display
  • Responsive graphics
  • Beautiful design

Against

  • Faster refresh rates available
  • Lacks 10-bit colour

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Oftentimes monitor manufacturers look to set each product apart from the rest of their range or indeed from competitors by going all out on a single feature. More often than not, this would be the refresh rate as per the Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 monitor, but it could also be related to the resolution, response time, or ergonomics.

The 32M2C5501 that I have before me bucks this trend in that it's one of the best all-rounders I've seen in a long time. In every area of monitor specs that you look at, this offering packs a punch that results in a great viewing experience for gamers and creatives. It could well put it on our list of the best curved monitors.

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Screen:32-inch QHD (2560 x 1440px)
Inputs:HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, Headphone out
Speakers:Yes
Adjustments:Height adjustment: 130 mm, Swivel-/+ 30 degree, Tilt-5/20 degree
Dimensions:709 x 593 x 311 mm with stand
Weight:8.17kg
The Verdict
9

out of 10

Philips Evnia 32M2C5501

The Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 is a monitor that delivers solidly in almost every conceivable area. It has a great refresh rate, fast response times, impressive colour acumen, and it's affordable. One of the standout reasons for buying this monitor is that the display is curved and thereby much better suited towards immersive gaming. The 32-inch size also contributes to this. If you're looking for one of the best all-rounders on the market then look no further than the 32M2C5501.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.