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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
Productivity
5.9
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.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
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
Casual Gaming
9.9
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
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
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.
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
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
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
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
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 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 | 175Hz | 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 | 139.1 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 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 | 7/10 | 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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