If you prioritize multitasking and productivity with a unique aspect ratio for long documents or coding, the LG DualUp may be suitable due to its larger screen height and adjustable stand. However, the Philips offers superior image clarity and color accuracy with its OLED panel, making it better for HDR gaming, media consumption, and photo editing, especially if print quality is a concern. While both have similar refresh rates and are not ideal for competitive gaming, the Philips may provide a better experience for casual gaming and watching movies due to its higher resolution and contrast. If budget allows and image quality is a priority, the Philips could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
Good for productivity
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
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7/10
6.9/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
9.5/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has a price of $650 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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