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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and still want a quality gaming experience, the LG monitor could serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for a premium experience and better color accuracy, the Philips monitor excels, especially in HDR gaming and media consumption. But keep in mind, the Philips might not be as suitable for competitive gaming due to potential ghosting issues, which the LG handles better. For professional photo and video editing, the Philips provides top-tier color performance, while the LG offers decent capabilities at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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