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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming with the smoothest performance and vibrant color, the MSI MAG 271QPX, with its higher refresh rate, may be a better choice. However, if you're focused on ultra-high-definition resolution for media consumption or detailed productivity tasks, the Phillips 27E1N8900's sharper 4K resolution will shine, although you'll sacrifice some gaming performance and brightness. Both being OLEDs, either will offer excellent contrast and black levels. For those into color-sensitive work like photo editing, both monitors are well-suited, but the MSI edges out with slightly more accurate colors. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$750
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $750 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.4 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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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