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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize high-resolution work and photo editing, the LG 32EP950 with its superior static contrast and good color gamut coverage can be a great choice despite its higher price. However, it's not ideal for gaming due to its poor refresh rate and response time. On the other hand, the Phillips 34M2C8600 offers a wider screen, good refresh rate, and solid performance across gaming, productivity, and media consumption at a lower price, though its slightly lower resolution may not be as crisp for detailed creative work as the LG's. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
  • The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good refresh rate
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

4.3
32EP950
34M2C8600
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.

Productivity

6.8
32EP950
34M2C8600
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$3,220
32EP950
34M2C8600
$800
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$1,000

$2,000

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$4,000

The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.

Digital Photo Editing

No
32EP950
34M2C8600
Yes
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
32EP950
34M2C8600
Yes
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet 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.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.6
32EP950
34M2C8600
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Media Consumption

9.4
32EP950
34M2C8600
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
32EP950
34M2C8600
Yes
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
32EP950
34M2C8600
Yes
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$3,220
$800
Screen Size
32"34"
Resolution
3840 x 21603440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
Inkjet OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
60Hz175Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
540 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %148.8 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms0.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A48 - 175 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/107.2/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
12
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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TFT Central

Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."

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