If you prioritize a larger, more immersive display for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte CO49DQ could be a great option, but it's less suitable for productivity due to its size and might not be the best for competitive gaming due to potential ghosting issues. On the other hand, the Phillips 34M2C8600 is more affordable and also excels in HDR gaming and media with its high color accuracy, plus it's more suited to productivity with its adjustable stand and better port selection, but like the Gigabyte, it may not be the top choice for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Key differences
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.5/10
5.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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