Second Chance Philips 34M2C5501A/00

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Used for up to 30 days
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Complete with undamaged accessories/parts

Pros and cons

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Enjoy sharp images with the WQHD resolution.
See more of the playing field or use multiple windows at the same time on the wide ultrawide screen.
With a 180Hz refresh rate, you can play fast-paced games smoothly.
Ultrawide gaming monitors don't support consoles, so you'll see black bars on the sides of your screen.
To get the maximum refresh rate of 180 hertz, you can connect the monitor with DisplayPort.

Description

Game with sharp images on the Philips 34M2C5501A/00 Curved. This gaming monitor has a WQHD resolution. That means you can see a lot of detail on the large screen and keep a clear overview. The gaming monitor has an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio. This way, you can see more of your surroundings and open extra windows side by side. The 180Hz refresh rate keeps fast action looking smooth. So you can game without stuttering in competitive shooters.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(5.19 MB)
Monitor base
Power cord
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable

Key specs

	Sharpness	WQHD
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Ultrawide (21:9)
	Refresh rate	180 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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The Evnia series are gaming monitors from Philips. You can game with smooth images thanks to the high refresh rate. In this article, you can read about the other features the Philips Evnia monitors have.
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It's important to know how large your gaming monitor should be. There are gaming monitors for different types of gameplay, for example. We'll explain which size is best for you.
How do you choose the resolution of your monitor?
The higher the resolution of your monitor, the sharper the images of your game. You can read which resolution you need for the type of game you play here.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Fantastic gaming monitor!

Wow factor!
Great contrast and black levels
Super fast response time
I can never go back to VA/IPS

Dear fellow PC gamers, this is the monitor you want if you are looking for a 32" Ultrawide OLED. I think I am the first to review this monitor on Coolblue. But it has not been on the market for that long. It is the little brother of the 34M2C8900, but with a few minor changes such as no KVM switch, no speakers and is not white, but matte dark gray (plus point!)

I have considered several QD OLED gaming monitors. And read and watched a lot of reviews and ultimately chose this one. I already had a pretty good 32 inch VA gaming monitor, but still wanted to go to OLED because of the better black levels and no backlight bleeding. And oh boy, am I happy with this step! With HDR, the colors of your screen splash. And black, is really black, as if the screen is turned off. Which, for example, creates a great image with explosions, lights or campfires in your game. I use the monitor purely and only for gaming, which is clearly what it was designed for. I play no games at very high FPS, so I can't judge that. I usually play around 80-120FPS in VRR (no flicker noticeable. Use an RX6950XT) You might think Philips? for a Gaming monitor? Yes, absolutely. Philips calibrates the OLED panels quite accurately and comes out very well in many tests. You also get a nice certificate of the calibration from the factory.

Is it all praise? That depends. When using office apps or browsers, the text is not as sharp as with an LCD panel, but for me it is still far from annoying.

It is OLED and you have to be a bit aware of this; use screensavers, don't let logos be brightly visible for too long, hide your taskbar and follow the instructions of the monitor regarding the pixel refresh. It lets you know this every 4 hours. you can then choose to do it right away (takes about 5/6 minutes) or do it manually at a later time.

The screen finish is somewhere between glossy and matte, a kind of silk gloss. In really bright ambient light this can reflect some purple according to youtubers, but in normal living room/mancave lit spaces it is just pitch black.

In short, have fun gaming, you won't regret it!

Review by:
Maurice
Date:
31 October 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Ideal screen for working and gaming at home

Very high refresh rate
Good build quality and nice appearance
Top image quality
There is only one button for the settings, which takes some getting used to

I wanted a screen that I could both game on and work on. This screen, together with the OLED version, emerged as the ideal middle ground: ultrawide, high refresh rate, curved, and a low response time. I am not interested in typical "gamer" styling, so this screen also fits nicely in my home workplace in terms of appearance.

Although OLED offers unparalleled image quality, I still opted for this version for the price and ease of use. (This type of screen does not require special maintenance, unlike OLED.)

I certainly do not regret this; the image quality of this screen leaves nothing to be desired. Combined with the refresh rate of no less than 180Hz (note that your PC/laptop can deliver this!) this offers a fantastic experience.

Review by:
Sverre
Date:
25 March 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Great screen

curved screen works very well
easily adjustable in terms of light
multi-screen works very well

It's a large screen, but the curve allows you to keep your head still. The multi-screen function works perfectly. You can open an application anywhere on the screen, which is very convenient. The power button and menu control button are on the back. The menu button, in particular, took some getting used to, but once you understand how it works, it works perfectly.

Review by:
Marijke
Date:
7 October 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	958195
	Manufacturer code	34M2C5501A/00
	Brand	Philips
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	34 inches
	Recommended display resolution	3440x1440
	Sharpness	WQHD
	Aspect ratio	Ultrawide (21:9)
	Refresh rate	180 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Brightness	350 cd/m2
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	4000
	Touchscreen
	Type of HDR	HDR10
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGB
	Adobe RGB color coverage percentage	91 %
	sRGB color coverage percentage	126 %
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	FreeSync Premium
	Resolution width	3440 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	43,4 cm
	Width	80,8 cm
	Depth	31,1 cm
	Weight	8,61 kg
	Color	White
	Including stand
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Gaming
	Curved
	Screen curve	1500 R

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	2
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0 ports	2
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	3
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.2
	Number of female 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-B (3.0 form) ports	1
	Number of Female RJ-45 ports	0
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, Standard USB-B (3.0 form)
	Number of USB ports	4
	Suitable for daisy chaining
	USB-C dock

Included

Included
	Included by default	DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable
	Not included by default	USB-C cable

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy label	F
	Energy consumption standby	0,5 W
	Energy consumption active	47,8 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	31 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	45,26 kWh
	Annual energy costs	18,1 euros

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Sound system	Stereo
	Webcam
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Image editing and graphic design, Internet, email, and text processing, Photo editing, Video editing, Watching movies in Full HD

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Second Chance Philips 34M2C5501A/00

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How do you choose a Philips gaming monitor?

What's a Philips Evnia gaming monitor?

How do I choose the best image size for my monitor?

How do you choose the resolution of your monitor?

Reviews

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Fantastic gaming monitor!

Ideal screen for working and gaming at home

Great screen

Specifications

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Physical properties

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Fantastic gaming monitor!

Ideal screen for working and gaming at home

Great screen

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