Philips has unveiled a new esports gaming monitor boasting up to 610Hz refresh rate. Joining the brand’s Evnia 5000 series, the 24M2N5200X targets competitive players that can take advantage of its outstanding speed and image clarity. With it, you can say goodbye to motion blur, giving you the edge in fast-paced games, the company says.
The 24M2N5200X is based on a 24.1in TN panel tuned for speed first and foremost. In addition to the 610Hz refresh rate, you get a lightning-fast 0.3ms GtG response time, which can further go as low as 0.1ms under optimal conditions. This should enable the monitor to hit the quick pixel transitions needed at 610Hz, improving clarity by reducing ghosting during intense movement. Philips has also integrated its proprietary Zero Sense Sync Acceleration technology, which is said to leverage dual IC signal processing to significantly reduce input lag.
As you may have guessed, to hit this refresh the 24M2N5200X runs at FHD (1920×1080) resolution. Though low by today’s standards, this won’t be an issue for its target audience. More so considering that most PCs can’t push these many frames per second (fps) at higher resolutions anyway. Adaptive Sync is present as always, helping minimise screen tearing without impacting latency.
Despite being based on an 8-bit TN panel, the 24M2N5200X is advertised as capable of reproducing 99.8% of the sRGB and 93.6% of the DCI-P3 colour gamuts. Furthermore, it does so while remaining below a Delta E of 2 in the sRGB colour space. Regarding brightness, this bad boy can reach up to 500nits peak and 350nits full screen, netting it the VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Lastly, you will find the usual gaming features such as crosshair overlays for aim assistance and a dark boost for better dark scenes visibility.
But that’s not all, like its competitors, the 24M2N5200X takes ergonomics to the next level, bundling a monitor arm for unrestricted adjustments. Aside from the -15° to +70° tilt, you get 445mm height, 90° swivel at multiple locations, and 180° pivot. On the connectivity side, we find two HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, a USB hub with two 5Gbps downstream ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Philips Evnia 24M2N5200X can be found in China at ¥5,999 (£624), making it a great deal for esports players, especially if it includes the mounting arm. For comparison, the similarly configured Asus ROG Strix XG248Q5G-P debuted at ¥7,999 (£820). Not a surprising difference, knowing Philips’ love for aggressive pricing.
