CONCLUSION

    Before I proceed with my thoughts about the EVNIA 49M2C8900L I need to point out that all the test results posted were recorded in SDR and not HDR mode. The reason is simple, in HDR mode pretty much every test produced worse numbers compared to SDR (which is also why HDR is not recommended for professional use). I will post HDR results with the next monitor review (a model that does support HDR) so if these are of importance for you then stay tuned.  With that out of the way there’s not much I can say about the EVNIA 49M2C8900L which you haven’t already noticed in this review. Image quality is impressive, response times are great and as for its refresh rate, well, 144Hz should be plenty for most people (for those who would like more the EVNIA 49M2C8900 model offers 240Hz). I have to admit that I didn't like the quality of plastics used but most manufacturers are looking to cut corners to reduce cost, so it's not just Philips. The Ambiglow feature is also a nice addition even though it doesn’t always work properly, something which you can see in the short video I posted online. Philips did surprise me a bit with the 2.2 built-in speaker system because honestly, it’s probably among the 3 best I’ve used to date. Yes, it will not replace a good pair of speakers or even a good soundbar but if you don’t care that much about audio it should cover your needs. I was also glad to see that Philips gave the EVNIA 49M2C8900L a built-in KVM and even though I didn’t really use it I know that many people will find it to be very useful. Maximum power consumption recorded while playing games was at around 130W but since average power consumption was at around 85W I don’t consider this to be a serious issue. All of you who may be considered about fan noise you shouldn’t since not even once did I even hear it spinning (perhaps it’s audible at complete silence). What has always put me on the defensive when it comes to OLED technology has been the various burn-in issues and well, that doesn’t seem to have gone away with QD-OLED. Yes, I don’t expect this to turn away potential buyers since at this point it’s a well known fact but that doesn’t mean one has to like it (I don’t).

    Right now, the EVNIA 49M2C8900L by Philips retails for 896.14Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which is very balanced for what you’re getting in return. Overall, the Philips EVNIA 49M2C8900L is a great gaming monitor, yes it may not be perfect but it delivers in most things that matter for gamers and enthusiasts and so it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- 5120x1440p Dual QHD Resolution
- QD OLED (Samsung)
- Impressive Image Quality
- Features (Adaptive Sync / PIP / PBP / HDR10 / HDR400 True Black)
- Ambiglow (7 Modes)
- 0.03ms GTG Response Time
- 2.2 Audio System (30W / DTS)
- Stand Features (Tilt / Swivel / Height Adjustment)
- Built In KVM
- Available Connectors (2xHDMI v2.0 / DisplayPort v1.4 / USBC Host / 3.5mm Mini Jack)
- 3 Year Limited Warranty (Burn In Included)
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Quality of Plastics (For Some)
- Power Consumption
- USA Availability