If you're on a budget and primarily involved in casual gaming or productivity, the AOC 24G2SPU with its smaller screen and standard resolution could serve you well. However, for a superior visual experience, particularly in HDR gaming and media consumption due to its better color performance and contrast, the Phillips 34M2C8600 may be worth the higher price. The Phillips also has a wider screen which could enhance your immersive experience in gaming and video editing but note that it's more of an investment. Consider your main activities: if they lean towards high-quality media and competitive gaming, the Phillips might be the better choice, despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) 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 AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.8/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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