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Updated April 23, 2024·
The Asus PG27AQN with its higher refresh rate and response time is excellent for competitive gaming, but its picture quality in terms of contrast and color volume may not be as vibrant as some alternatives. However, the Phillips 27E1N8900 offers superior image clarity with its higher resolution and infinite contrast ratio thanks to its OLED panel, making it great for HDR gaming, media consumption, and photo editing. If sharp images and accurate colors are a priority and you don't mind a lower refresh rate, the Phillips could be a better fit for you. Conversely, if you prioritize gaming performance over image quality, the Asus might suit your needs more effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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