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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're a hardcore gamer or a user interested in a wide, immersive screen for multitasking, the MSI MPG 491CQP with its expansive size and high dynamic range is worth the premium cost. On the other hand, the Philips 27E1N8900 offers great image quality and detailed resolution in a traditional size at a lower price, making it better for general use and professional photo editing. For competitive gaming, neither may be ideal due to their response times. If HDR video editing is a priority, the MSI stands out, while the Philips is more suitable for print photo editing with its high color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.8
6.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 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 MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$950
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $950 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (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
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
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 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.5
5120 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 491CQP (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 MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 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 | 144Hz | 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 | 146 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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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