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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're willing to invest more for a monitor with exceptional contrast and color depth that's optimal for HDR gaming and media consumption, consider the LG 27EQ850, but be aware that it has lower peak brightness and may not be as well-suited for digital photo editing. On the other hand, the Phillips 27E1N8900 is more budget-friendly and offers a higher peak brightness which is advantageous for photo editing, while still delivering great HDR performance, but it may not be the best choice for competitive gaming due to its response time. Both monitors have comparable color accuracy, making them good for print photo editing, but the LG's lower brightness could be a drawback for vivid HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,997
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.6
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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