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MAG 341CQP
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27E1N8900
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Updated April 22, 2024·

The MSI MAG 341CQP's ultrawide screen and high refresh rate make it excellent for immersive gaming and multitasking. However, its size and resolution might not be the best for sharp text in productivity tasks. The Phillips 27E1N8900 has a higher resolution for clearer images and text, making it better for productivity and detailed photo editing. Both offer vibrant colors and deep blacks due to OLED technology, which is great for media consumption. If you prefer an ultrawide gaming experience and don't mind the lower pixels per inch, go for the MSI. If you prioritize sharp text and image detail for work and editing, the Phillips is the better choice. 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 341CQP (QD-OLED)
  • Good refresh rate
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
  • Very good image clarity

Key differences

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Productivity

5.9
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$600
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
$800
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$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $600 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (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

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Casual Gaming

9.9
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

5.8
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
5.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Media Consumption

9.8
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
9.5
3440 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 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
27E1N8900
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$600
$800
Screen Size
34"27"
Resolution
3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
175Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits540 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
139.1 %150 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 175 HzN/A
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7.2/105/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI163 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
02
HDMI 2.1 Ports
20
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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