New 5K gaming monitor unveiled with 180 Hz refresh rate and dual-mode capability

Philips has introduced a new gaming monitor, dubbed the Evnia 27M2D5901A. The gaming monitor features an impressive array of specs, and a rather hefty price tag.

Boasting a Fast IPS panel with 5K resolution (5120 x 2880), the monitor offers dual-mode functionality. In other words, gamers who prefer fast-paced visuals can switch the resolution down to QHD at a refresh rate of 350 Hz. 

On the other hand, gamers who prefer visual fidelity can opt for the native 5K mode, albeit at a lower 165 Hz refresh rate. Folks who are okay with overclocking can even go for 180 Hz in the 5K mode.

Of course, being an edge-lit IPS panel, contrast performance will be significantly worse than the OLEDs and mini LEDs of the world. Moreover, Philips has not divulged any details regarding the panel's color reproduction or accuracy performance. 

Given the product's price tag, which we'll get to in a bit, overall performance should be good enough as far as colors are concerned.

The monitor does boast DisplayHDR 400 certification, which indicates that a peak brightness of at least 400 nits, and sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage of at least 95% and 90% should be achievable.

USB-C connectivity is on offer, allowing for a single-cable setup for video and power. 96-watt power delivery has been advertised, as is a built-in KVM functionality for easy switching. 

Ergonomic adjustments include tilt, height, swivel adjustments as well as 90 pivot. VESA mounting support should also be present. A few more HDMI and DisplayPort inputs are available, although their exact details are unclear as of now.

Philips has stated that the Evnia gaming monitor will go on sale in December of 2026, at a price of £699 or roughly $929. 

Folks who would rather go for a cheaper 4K gaming monitor with 4K resolution, can check out something like the LG 27G810-A, priced at around $399.99 on Amazon as of this writing.