If you prioritize an expansive screen for immersive gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its larger display and superior HDR capability is a solid pick, though less suited for productivity due to its size and curvature. The Phillips 27E1N8900, while more affordable, offers better text clarity and image precision, making it a better choice for productivity and digital photo editing. However, for competitive gaming, both monitors have their drawbacks in terms of responsiveness. Consider the Gigabyte if you're focused on a premium HDR experience and an ultra-wide format, or the Phillips for a balance between cost and high-resolution detail for creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.8/10
6.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.5/10
5.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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