If competitive gaming is your priority and you're willing to invest in a premium-priced monitor, consider the LG 27GR95QL for its higher refresh rate, which can provide a smoother gaming experience. However, if a wider screen for multitasking and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption are more important, and you'd like to save some money, the Phillips 34M2C8600 may be a better fit with its larger screen and equally deep contrast, while also offering extensive color coverage for tasks like photo editing. The Phillips also offers a unique aspect ratio better suited for productivity and immersive media experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.2/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$992
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QL (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 27GR95QL (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
9.8/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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