If you primarily engage in competitive gaming and want top performance with minimal ghosting, the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is excellent, notwithstanding its higher price. However, if you prioritize productivity, digital photo editing, or HDR video editing alongside media consumption and are looking to save money, the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED), with its wider aspect ratio and higher peak brightness, would serve you well. Keep in mind, the Philips may not be suited for fast-paced competitive gaming due to lesser performance in that aspect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (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 Asus PG32UCDM (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
9.8/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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