If you prioritize a larger screen and better performance for competitive gaming, the LG 32GS95UE with its high refresh rate is a strong option, but keep in mind it's not the best for productivity or casual gaming due to lower image clarity and text quality. Conversely, the Philips 27E1N8900 offers sharper text and better image clarity for productivity and media consumption at a lower price, though it falls short in gaming capabilities. The Philips is also superior for digital and print photo editing, making it a better choice if your work revolves around visual accuracy. Both are OLED with excellent contrast and color depth, but if budget is a concern, the Philips provides a balance of features for less. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
Good for productivity
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
Media Consumption
8.5/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.2/10
5.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) to be good for productivity, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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