Rank #6 in Best 4K Monitor 2026: Nine Ranked, and Two Listings That Contradict Themselves
Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A 4K Dual Mode Monitor
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A is the sixth monitor in this guide and one of the two cheaper 4K listings here, at £248.99. It is a 27-inch IPS panel rated 4.4 out of 5 across 409 ratings. Its own listing, however, does not agree with itself on two counts: the title advertises 0.5 ms while the specification row on the same page says 1 ms, and the first feature bullet reads "Business Monitor 24B2N3200J" — a different, 24-inch business screen — above bullets about eye comfort and built-in speakers.
What the listing states consistently is a 27-inch 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160, IPS technology, a matte finish, a 160Hz figure in the refresh rate row, G-Sync compatibility, height adjustment and dark grey colour. The contrast ratio is given as 400:1, and the network connectivity row mentions DisplayPort, HDMI and USB Type C while the hardware connectivity row lists only DisplayPort and HDMI. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this monitor; we have not tested it ourselves.
How those 409 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £248.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 409 ratings |
| Screen size and resolution | 27 inches, 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K UHD) |
| Panel | IPS, matte finish, viewing angle 178 degrees (as listed) |
| Response time | 0.5 ms in the title, 1 ms in the specification row (as listed) |
| Refresh rate | 160Hz in the specification row; the title claims 4K 160Hz and FHD 320Hz Dual Frame (as listed) |
| Contrast ratio | 400:1 (as listed) |
| Feature bullets | First bullet names a 24B2N3200J business monitor, not this 27-inch gaming model (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Blown away with this.I've been on 1080p monitors for about 7 years now, got a PS5, Xbox series X & Nintendo Switch 2.To upgrade to this has been unbelievable, the spec certainly doesn't lie, the set up was easy and the quality of my games now is unbelievable. To be actually able to read the words "game pass" at the top of my Xbox dashboard is quite funny really, shows how mediocre the stuff I was using was.Brilliant screen and making all my games look absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommended!”
Verified purchase“Massive upgrade from a Samsung Odyssey G3!The clarity of 4K is almost unbelievable, especially as I've mainly used 1080p monitors my whole life. The IPS panel shows stronger and more vibrant colours compared to the old VA panel.Set up is quick and easy, it has many settings to adjust almost everything, the speaker is quite decent considering it's built in, and the frame rate is really smooth, (I only use 144hz or 120hz at 4K)”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 4K Monitor 2026: Nine Ranked, and Two Listings That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
What is the Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A?
It is a 27-inch 4K UHD monitor at 3840 x 2160 pixels, using IPS technology with a matte finish and listed as G-Sync compatible.
What response time does the Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A have?
The listing gives two figures. The title says 0.5 ms, and the specification row on the same page says 1 ms.
What refresh rate does the Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A run at?
The specification row states 160Hz. The title describes a Dual Frame mode of 4K at 160Hz and FHD at 320Hz.
How many HDMI ports does the Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A have?
The title lists 2x HDMI 2.1 and 1x DisplayPort 1.4. The technical details give the connection types as DisplayPort and HDMI without stating a count.
Does the Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A have speakers?
Yes. The title lists speakers and the feature bullets state that built-in speakers provide audio output without the need for external speakers.
Why do the feature bullets name a 24B2N3200J?
The first bullet reads "Business Monitor 24B2N3200J", which is a different, 24-inch model. The rest of the listing, including the 27-inch screen size and 3840 x 2160 resolution, describes the 27M2N3800A.
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