Philips launches the Evnia 27M2G5800 monitor, capable of operating in 5K mode at 165 Hz or QHD at 330 Hz.

Philips launches the Evnia 27M2G5800 gaming monitor

Specification Value
Screen size 27″ (68.6 cm)
Resolution / refresh rates
• 5120×2880 @ 165 Hz
• 2560×1440 @ 330 Hz
Connectivity HDMI 2.1 × 2, DisplayPort 2.1 × 1
Pixel density 217.57 PPI
Brightness 500 cd/m²
Contrast ratio 1000:1
Response time 1 ms (GtG), 0.5 ms (Smart MBR)
HDR certification VESA DisplayHDR 400
Sync technologies Adaptive Sync, Nvidia G‑Sync Compatible

What’s new in the Evnia 27M2G5800?
1. Two operating modes

- 5K (5120×2880) at 165 Hz, with the option to boost to 180 Hz via HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1.

- QHD (2560×1440) at 330 Hz – an ideal choice for esports.

2. Image quality

- Fast‑IPS panel with 8‑bit color depth + FRC delivers smooth visuals even at high refresh rates.

- At lower frequencies (5K 144 Hz / QHD 288 Hz) a 10‑bit video stream is supported.

3. Color space coverage

- 98 % DCI‑P3, 95 % Adobe RGB, 137 % sRGB, 111 % NTSC – excellent for both gamers and graphic professionals.

4. Connectivity convenience

- Two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 2.1.

- Two USB‑Type‑A ports with built‑in KVM switch – manage multiple devices without extra cables.

- 3.5‑mm headphone jack.

5. Gaming features

Philips added its own tools: Smart Crosshair, Smart Sniper, Stark ShadowBoost and others to enhance gameplay.

How Philips positions it
- For creative tasks: the 5K mode enables high‑resolution content creation.

- For gamers: QHD @ 330 Hz provides ultra‑fast response and smooth motion, and G‑Sync Compatible support makes the monitor compatible with most GPUs.

What’s still unknown
- Exact price of the monitor.

- Retail launch date.

The Evnia 27M2G5800 is Philips’ first monitor that combines two high‑performance modes and offers users flexibility between 5K resolution and ultra‑fast QHD. This makes it appealing to both design professionals and serious gamers.