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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or enjoying HDR content, the Philips 27E1N8900 with its 4K display is a solid choice; however, it isn't ideal for competitive gaming due to its poor refresh rate. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG272, despite being more expensive, excels in competitive gaming with its very good refresh rate, but offers a lower resolution which might not be as sharp for productivity or media consumption. Both have OLED panels for excellent color and contrast, so for photo editing or enjoying movies with deep blacks and vivid colors, both are capable. If budget is a concern and gaming isn't a priority, Philips could be the choice, whereas for serious gamers who can stretch their budget, the ViewSonic might be better despite its lower resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.9
9.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$800
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 nits | 450 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 | 150 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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