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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio and a higher screen resolution for sharp images in productivity and casual gaming, the LG monitor is a solid option, but it's pricier and not ideal for HDR gaming or high-end color work. The Philips monitor, less expensive and with a wider 21:9 aspect ratio, offers exceptional contrast and color quality, making it excellent for immersive media consumption and HDR gaming. However, its refresh rate and resolution may not be as conducive for competitive gaming, and the aspect ratio can be less suited for certain productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) 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 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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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