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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider, immersive display for multitasking and are willing to invest more, the MSI MPG 491CQP, with its larger screen, could be a better fit. Conversely, the Phillips 34M2C8600 offers a high-quality display at a lower price, providing value for everyday use and good gaming performance. Both monitors excel in color performance and HDR content, making them ideal for media consumption and photo editing. The MSI's larger size and higher cost might be better for productivity and multitasking, while the Phillips offers a more affordable yet robust option for both gaming and professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-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 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 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 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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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