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Updated April 23, 2024·
If vivid colors and fast response times are your priorities for competitive gaming, the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) excels, offering superior performance in fast-paced games. On the other hand, if you're focused on high-resolution image quality and photo editing, the Phillips 27E1N8900 with its higher screen resolution will be more suitable, though it isn't well-suited for high-speed gaming. Both have their strengths for media consumption and HDR gaming, but the LG may offer a better gaming experience, while the Phillips has a better color range for creative work. Keep in mind the Phillips may not perform as well in competitive gaming scenarios due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$650
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 196 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 636 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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