If you're an avid gamer, especially one who enjoys competitive gaming, the MSI MPG 271QRX with its superior refresh rate and response time will provide a more fluid and responsive experience. For tasks requiring high color accuracy, like photo editing, both monitors offer excellent color performance. However, if you prioritize higher screen resolution and sharper image clarity for productivity or media consumption, the Philips 27E1N8900 excels with its higher resolution. Keep in mind that for fast-paced gaming, the Philips may not be as smooth due to its lower refresh rate and response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (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
10.0/10
5.9/10
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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.9/10
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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 271QRX (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
10.0/10
9.7/10
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
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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