If competitive gaming is your priority, the Asus PG34WCDM's higher refresh rate and features like strobing make it a superior choice, offering smoother gameplay, though it's not ideal for productivity due to low text clarity. For digital photo and print editing, the Phillips 27E1N8900 excels with its greater color accuracy and higher resolution, providing sharper images and a clearer display that's also suitable for HDR gaming and media watching. While the Asus excels in gaming, the Phillips strikes a balance between media creation and consumption, making it versatile for mixed-use if you're looking to save money without compromising on visual quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.7/10
6.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
5.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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