Philips has expanded its Evnia gaming monitor line with the Evnia 36M4C5500P, a curved ultrawide display the company describes as the first 36-inch gaming monitor. The model sits between typical 34-inch ultrawides and larger 38–39-inch alternatives, offering a physically larger image at the same pixel count as many 34-inch panels.
Panel, performance and brightness
The monitor uses a 1500R Fast VA panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 3440 × 1440. Philips lists a native refresh rate of 240Hz, and an overclock option that raises the panel to 260Hz. The company also cites a gray-to-gray response time of 1ms and a 0.3ms MPRT figure when Smart MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) is enabled.
For brightness and color the Evnia carries VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, with typical SDR brightness rated at 350 nits and peak HDR brightness up to 500 nits. Philips states a static contrast ratio of 4000:1 and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and claims a Delta E below 2 for color accuracy. An anti-glare coating is included to reduce reflections.
Connectivity, ergonomics and gaming tools
Connectivity is limited compared with some modern gaming displays: the Evnia 36M4C5500P offers two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 input and a 3.5mm audio jack. Philips notes DisplayPort supports 3440 × 1440 at 240Hz, while HDMI at the same resolution is limited to 100Hz. The 260Hz mode requires enabling the overclock setting. The monitor does not include USB ports for peripherals.
The stand supports height adjustment and tilt. Additional features include a rear-facing Iconglow RGB lighting element and a MultiView mode that lets users display two input sources simultaneously. Philips also equips the display with several on-screen gaming utilities, including Stark ShadowBoost, Smart Crosshair, Smart Sniper and Smart MBR Sync.
| Specification | Evnia 36M4C5500P (as stated) |
|---|---|
| Panel | 1500R Fast VA |
| Aspect ratio / resolution | 21:9, 3440 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz native, up to 260Hz (overclock) |
| Response time | 1ms (gray-to-gray), 0.3ms MPRT with Smart MBR |
| Brightness | 350 nits (typical SDR), 500 nits (peak HDR) |
| HDR / color | VESA DisplayHDR 400, 95% DCI-P3, Delta E <2 |
| Contrast | 4000:1 (static) |
| Inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack |
| Other | Iconglow RGB, MultiView, gaming OSD tools, height-adjustable stand |
Philips positions the Evnia 36M4C5500P within the Evnia 5000 series, suggesting the model targets the more affordable end of the company's gaming range. The company has not published pricing. Philips says the initial rollout will be limited to selected retailers in the Asia‑Pacific region; no further launch markets or Philippine availability have been announced.
- Physically larger image at 3440 × 1440 compared with common 34-inch ultrawides, without increasing pixel count.
- High refresh with 240Hz native and a 260Hz overclock option; DisplayPort required for full 240Hz at native resolution.
- Limited I/O with no USB ports and HDMI at 3440 × 1440 limited to 100Hz.
