If you prioritize a larger screen and high refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the LG 32GP850 will serve you well at a more affordable price; it's also suitable for digital photo editing. However, if you seek superior contrast and are interested in a monitor that excels in HDR gaming and media consumption, the Phillips 27E1N8900 offers higher resolution and better color gamut coverage, which is advantageous for print photo editing, though it comes at a higher cost. The Phillips 27E1N8900's smaller size and lower refresh rate might not be ideal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
5.9/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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