Philips Evnia 27M2N5500 27" Fast IPS Quad HD 180Hz 0.5ms Freesync HDR400 Height adjustable gaming monitor

At 180Hz with a 0.5ms Smart MBR response time on a Fast IPS panel, this Philips Evnia solves one of the most frustrating compromises in mid-range gaming: you no longer have to choose between sharp, accurate colours and the motion clarity that competitive play demands. Fast IPS gives you the viewing angles and colour fidelity that TN panels sacrifice, while still keeping ghosting under control at high frame rates — something standard IPS monitors at this price tier consistently struggle with. Throw in Quad HD resolution and FreeSync Premium, and you have a monitor that handles both fast-paced shooters and visually rich RPGs without obvious trade-offs.

Who Is This For?

This is aimed squarely at the PC gamer who has outgrown 1080p and wants the step up to QHD without spending north of £200. It suits someone running a mid-to-high-end GPU — an RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT class card — that can actually push QHD to meaningful frame rates. The height-adjustable stand makes it a solid choice for desk setups where ergonomics matter during long sessions. If you are a hardcore competitive player who prioritises raw frame rate above all else and plays at 1080p exclusively, a cheaper 240Hz TN panel would serve you better.

What Buyers Say

Owners of the Evnia 27M2N5500 consistently praise the out-of-box colour accuracy and how little calibration it needs compared to similarly priced rivals. The stand is frequently mentioned as genuinely sturdy — a detail Philips sometimes skimps on at this tier. The most common criticism is that HDR400 delivers only a modest real-world improvement over SDR; it brightens highlights slightly but falls short of the dramatic HDR experience you'd get from a mini-LED display.

The Deal

Currently £109.99 against a listed was-price of £169.00, that's a saving of £59.01 — roughly 35% off. Because this product is newly tracked on The Daily Find, there is no long-term price history to draw on yet, so we cannot confirm how often it has sat at £169 or whether that figure is a reliable baseline. What we can say is that £109.99 for a 27-inch QHD Fast IPS panel at 180Hz is competitive against the current market. Browse our best gaming deals UK guide to cross-reference before committing. If the price holds, this represents strong value — just don't let HDR400 be the reason you buy it.