The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV offers an upgraded immersive gaming experience thanks to its HDR 1400 capabilities. It has a mini-LED backlight with 1152 local dimming zones for improved contrast and dynamic range in any application. Of course, it is not cheap, so let’s take a closer look to know if it’s a good investment.
Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV Specifications
- Screen Size: 34 Inches
- Resolution: 3440 x 1440 UW-QHD
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9
- Panel Technology: Vertical Alignment (VA)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Response Time: 2.5ms
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 720 cd/m² (1400 cd/m² Peak)
- Built-in Speakers: Yes (2 x 5 Watts DTS)
- Stand: Height – Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot – No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4x 1, HDMI 2.1 x 2, USB-C PD90W x 1, USB 3.2 x 5, 3.5mm Audio Jacks x 1
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 31.77″ x 21.61″ x 11.41”
- Weight: 22.81 lbs
Design and Features
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV sports a sophisticated aesthetic that wouldn’t look out of place in a design studio or a gaming room. The monitor has a matte white chassis with silver accents so it stands out more than the usual black. The display is bezel-free on three sides, but it still has inner borders just like any other monitor.
One special feature of this monitor is its Ambiglow lighting that surrounds the edges of the rear housing. They act as bias lights or as a static accent lights, but they can also sync with the dominant colors on the screen. Doing that creates an aura of immersion, adding more eye candy to your experience.
This model is an ultrawide display, so it is expected that it will be bigger than most computer displays we regularly encounter. It needs almost 32 inches of width and a foot of depth from your desk, so placement can be tricky if space is limited. It’s quite heavy at 22.81 pounds, so be sure to carry it properly with two hands.
Build quality for the test sample is excellent and comparable to the other premium monitors we’ve tested. The plastics and metals used are thick and sturdy, plus there were no cosmetic defects on any of its parts. The included stand is firm and stable, so the screen won’t sag or wobble on its own.
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV has an OSD joystick for easier access to its somewhat confusing OSD. You can also use software like Philips’ SmartControl and Evnia P-Center for quicker access to some features like its KVM functionality. Other premium models have remotes, but what’s included is already sufficient.
One of the Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV’s attractive characteristics is its well-equipped connectivity layout. You get DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.1 slots, and a 90-watt USB-C with DP Alt Mode for modern laptops. The monitor also has four USB 3.2 ports for accessories and a 3.5mm jack for headphones.
The brand even included a pair of 5-watt DTS-tuned speakers, which perform considerably better than most of its counterparts. You can get good sound quality that works great for movies, but we still recommend headsets for immersive gaming. However, it’s nice to have a set like this compared to the two-watt weaklings we normally get on most display products.
Display and Performance
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV boasts a 34-inch VA panel with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 2.5ms response time. The backlight has a 720 cd/m2 typical output and a 1400 cd/m2 peak which enables the monitor to be HDR 1400-certified. Its special 1152-zone mini LED backlight makes this possible since it can increase illumination and contrast exponentially.
3440 x 1440 monitors work great for both gaming and productivity because of the screen size. You get more room for multitasking, while games look more immersive due to the wider FOVs. It is not as taxing as 4K on most GPUs, so you can get away with an upper midrange card when it comes to framerates.
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV covers 100% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 for stunning colors in games and movies. Its default accuracy has a deltaE average of 1.98, but you can tighten it down to 1.41 for some editing and content creation with the sRGB mode. These scores are far from the calibration reports. But that’s understandable since different devices and software will always have varying scores.
Calibrating it reduced that dE average to an excellent 0.57, enabling the monitor to become a prosumer alternative. The downside is that you will need a colorimeter to achieve and maintain comparable results. This isn’t necessary for gamers, but we can recommend the purchase if you will use the monitor for livelihood.
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV’s mini-LED backlight reached 801 cd/m2 at 100% brightness, but it peaked at 1501 cd/m2 when its HDR is active. Its contrast reached 3677:1 at 30% brightness, but it also expanded exponentially when the mini-LEDs are working their magic. The monitor is capable of excellent black luminance and HDR effects, and only OLEDs will be better than it in this regard.
Panel uniformity for the test sample had some minor clouding issues at the top edge of the screen. Some blooming can also happen in select scenes, but they are not noticeable and are completely random. Note that this can change due to manufacturing tolerances, so there are better and worse units out there.
The main weakness of the Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV is its pixel response time which results in blurring in some scenes. No amount of overdrive can clean the screen completely, especially when it’s showing contrasting or fast-paced scenes. This is normal for VA types, but it’s not as noticeable as it was on the older VA models.
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV supports both FreeSync and G-Sync, so you can avoid tearing and stuttering. This is essential now it is not practical to be locked with one GPU brand when the market once again becomes unstable. Input lag sits at 4ms at 165Hz, so the monitor is still suitable for competitive play.
Thoughts on the Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV is a very attractive monitor due to its design and brilliant HDR performance. We love the aesthetic and the value its Ambiglow feature adds since it actually serves multiple purposes. It’s flexible thanks to its connectivity and KVM functionality so that you can get more out of the money spent.
However, it’s hard to justify its price since QD-OLEDs are now more available and, in some cases, cheaper. The slow pixel response time is the deal-breaker between the two since OLEDs are not susceptible to it. It is an attractive monitor, but it’s too expensive for its own good, with some noticeable performance flaws.
Pros:
- Excellent Color and HDR Performance
- Attractive Aesthetics with Ambiglow
- USB-C and HDMI 2.1 Connectivity
Cons:
- Expensive
- Prone to Blurring
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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