The LG 27GR95QE offers an exceptional gaming experience with its 240Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1440 resolution on a 27-inch screen, making it ideal for competitive gaming. Its W-OLED panel delivers perfect contrast and excellent color accuracy, suitable for digital photo editing with its wide color gamut. However, it's priced at a premium and may not be as versatile for productivity due to its average text quality and lack of USB ports.
On the other hand, the Phillips 34M2C8600 features a larger 34-inch QD-OLED display with a 175Hz refresh rate and a wider 21:9 aspect ratio, which is great for immersive media consumption and can handle HDR content well. It's also competitively priced and offers a more versatile productivity experience with its larger screen real estate and higher peak brightness. While it's suitable for casual gaming, the lower refresh rate compared to the LG might not satisfy hardcore competitive gamers. Additionally, it has a higher pixel density, contributing to sharper image clarity.
In summary, if gaming performance is your top priority and you're looking for the smoothest experience with a high refresh rate, the LG 27GR95QE is the way to go. However, if you want a more all-around monitor that excels in media consumption, productivity, and casual gaming, while also being more budget-friendly, the Phillips 34M2C8600 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.3/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
3.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$649
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $649 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) 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 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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