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I’ve observed in the past that OLED gaming monitors, especially 240 Hz QHD models, are hard to differentiate. They are incredibly close in all my video processing and image fidelity tests. They all have perfect black levels and infinite contrast. And though they differ in peak brightness, they are all more than bright enough. The Philips Evnia 27M2N8500 stands out strongly in one area, gaming performance. Taken purely on input lag, it is the best gaming monitor I’ve ever experienced.
You’ll have noted by now that I rated the 27M2N8500 4.5 stars. That might be hard to reconcile with my glowing comments about its gaming performance but allow me to explain. As a gaming monitor, it has no equal in responsiveness. It has, by a good margin, the lowest input lag I’ve ever measured. It beats displays with higher refresh rates and is easily the most precise screen I’ve experienced. The half-star deduction is because image accuracy has a little room for improvement.
The 27M2N8500 can be enjoyed without calibration, but I could only reduce the grayscale error. Slight gamma issues in both SDR and HDR modes make some shadow detail hard to see. HDR adjustments in the OSD or each game’s tweaks can compensate for this. So, optimal image quality requires some work.
Though I’ve rated a couple of OLEDs higher, none can boast the low input lag of the Philips Evnia 27M2N8500. It isn’t necessarily from a mainstream display manufacturer, but I suspect when word of its prowess gets out, more eyes will turn in Philips’ direction. And it doesn’t cost more than its slower competitors. Gamers looking for a competitive edge should definitely check it out.
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