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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize impeccable contrast and color accuracy for activities like photo editing or enjoying HDR content, the Philips 27E1N8900 may be more appealing, especially as it is more affordable. However, if you can invest more for a larger, more immersive display with a wider aspect ratio and higher refresh rate suitable for a broader range of gaming and productivity tasks, consider the ViewSonic XG341C-2K. Keep in mind that the ViewSonic's curved screen and aspect ratio will also impact your media viewing experience due to potential letterboxing. The Philips, with its OLED panel, will have better black levels and viewing angles but may be more prone to burn-in than the ViewSonic's Mini LED VA display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Very good brightness
Key differences
Media Consumption
9.5
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.9
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 150 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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