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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for the best competitive gaming experience, the Acer X34V with its excellent response time and good refresh rate would be a smart pick. However, the Philips 34M2C8600 shines in HDR video editing and print photo editing due to its superior color gamut and image clarity. For casual gaming and media consumption, both are strong contenders, but the Philips edges out with better color accuracy and volume. If budget is a constraint, you'll find the Acer offers a similar size and resolution, making it a cost-effective choice without significant sacrifices in gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.8
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$700
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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