If you prioritize professional use such as digital photo editing or any work related to accurate color representation, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) with its high color accuracy could be a worthwhile investment despite the higher price. On the other hand, the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) also offers good color accuracy and is capable for HDR gaming and media consumption at a lower cost, making it a more budget-friendly option while still delivering a quality display. Neither is ideal for competitive gaming due to their poor refresh rates, but for casual gaming, both are sufficient. If budget is a concern and your needs don't demand the absolute best color precision, the Phillips could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good brightness
Key differences
Media Consumption
8.4/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6/10
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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