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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher refresh rates for smooth gameplay, the Gigabyte M32Q might suit you, especially if you are also looking for a more budget-friendly option. On the other hand, if you're focused on the best color accuracy and contrast for tasks like digital photo editing or HDR gaming and media, and don't mind spending more, the Phillips 27E1N8900 would be the better choice despite its smaller size and lower refresh rate. Keep in mind, however, that for competitive gaming, the Philips monitor's slower response time may not be ideal when compared to the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
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
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.9
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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