I’ve fallen hard for the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, which is surprising given the number of gaming monitors I’ve tested throughout the years. Prior to getting it out the box, I pegged it as a fairly standard OLED display with some nice extra features thrown in for good measure, but I now see it as a big, beautiful portal that provides both PCs and consoles like the PS5 with a pleasing amount of flare. Did it largely win me over by wearing a sexy Ambiglow lighting system? Well, yes, and I’d argue that’s all that’s needed to take this monitor from great to fabulous.
At $1,179.99 / £1,399.99, the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 is undeniably a premium entry into the best gaming monitor race. To actually impress me on the track, screens with a lofty price tag normally need something above and beyond, as the market is saturated with 4K panels. Even the delightful visual benefits of OLED aren’t as much of a flex in 2024, as it’s fairly easy to grab a cheaper display that packs incredible display that packs credible contrast and colors.
