Philips has introduced the Evnia 36M4C5500P, an unusual 36-inch ultrawide gaming monitor featuring a curved Fast VA panel, 3440 x 1440 resolution and a refresh rate that can be overclocked to 260Hz. Announced on October 22, 2026, the display occupies a relatively uncommon size category between conventional 34-inch ultrawide monitors and larger 39-inch alternatives.
Philips describes the Evnia 36M4C5500P as the world’s first 36-inch gaming monitor. The new model features a 21:9 aspect ratio and 1500R curvature, combining a larger viewing area with the same UWQHD resolution commonly found on 34-inch ultrawide displays.
The panel operates at a native 240Hz refresh rate, which can be increased to 260Hz through overclocking. Philips also advertises a 1ms gray-to-gray response time and a 0.3ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) using its Smart MBR motion-blur reduction technology. These figures are manufacturer specifications rather than independently verified performance measurements.
The 36-inch diagonal is the monitor’s most distinctive feature. While 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors are widely available, 36-inch alternatives have been uncommon. At 3440 x 1440 resolution, the larger panel provides approximately 104 pixels per inch, compared with around 110 pixels per inch on a 34-inch display with the same resolution.
This means the Evnia offers a physically larger image without increasing the number of pixels the graphics card must render. However, its slightly lower pixel density means the image will not appear quite as sharp as on an equivalent 34-inch panel when viewed from the same distance.
Philips specifies a 4000:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits of typical brightness and up to 500 nits of peak HDR brightness. The monitor also carries VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and is rated to cover 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 91% of Adobe RGB.
The Fast VA panel provides a different display technology option from OLED ultrawides, although Philips’ response-time and HDR specifications alone do not establish how the monitor compares in actual gaming performance. Independent testing will be needed to assess motion clarity, dark-level smearing and HDR image quality.
Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4 input and two HDMI 2.1 ports. However, the advertised HDMI 2.1 connections have an important limitation: at the monitor’s native 3440 x 1440 resolution, they support refresh rates of up to 100Hz.
PC gamers seeking the full 240Hz refresh rate, or the overclocked 260Hz mode, must use DisplayPort. The distinction is particularly relevant for buyers expecting HDMI 2.1 to deliver the monitor’s maximum refresh rate.
Philips has also equipped the Evnia 36M4C5500P with several gaming-oriented display features. Smart MBR Sync is designed to reduce perceived motion blur, while ShadowBoost improves visibility in darker scenes. Smart Crosshair and Smart Sniper provide additional on-screen aiming tools.
Other features include MultiView support for displaying content from two connected sources, a height-adjustable stand with swivel and tilt adjustments, and customizable Iconglow RGB lighting on the rear of the monitor.
The Evnia 36M4C5500P measures approximately 85cm across and weighs 10.26kg with its stand attached. Philips lists typical power consumption at approximately 36W.
Philips has announced the monitor for the Asia-Pacific region, with availability planned through selected retailers. The company has not disclosed an official retail price or confirmed a wider international launch schedule.
Pricing will be an important factor in determining how the 36-inch model compares with existing ultrawide gaming monitors. The announcement also arrives during a period of changing display costs, including reported October price increases for Dell monitors.
For PC gamers considering a high-refresh-rate ultrawide, the Evnia 36M4C5500P introduces another screen-size option without moving to a higher resolution. Its 240Hz native refresh rate, 260Hz overclocking capability and DisplayPort requirements are confirmed specifications, while actual response-time performance and retail pricing remain to be established.
