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Updated April 23, 2024·
The LG 38WN95C offers a large, ultra-wide screen which is better for an immersive productivity experience and has a higher refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. However, it's less suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the Phillips 27E1N8900 provides exceptional contrast and color accuracy thanks to its OLED panel, making it excellent for HDR content and photo editing, especially for print, but it's less suited for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and potential for ghosting. Choose the LG if gaming and multitasking are priorities, or opt for the Phillips if you prioritize media consumption and color-critical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
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
6.1
9.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.2
9.5
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$950
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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