Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.8/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.9/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class—9.8/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Best in Class—10.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class—10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.2/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—9.9/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.6/10
The Phillips 34M2C8600 monitor is high-end, with excellent contrast and brightness, offering a great experience for HDR gaming and media consumption. Its wide color gamuts make it suitable for both digital and print photo editing. With its fast response time and VRR support, this monitor caters well to casual gaming, but its less impressive pixels per inch could affect image clarity for competitive gamers and productivity users. The monitor has a large, curved screen which enhances immersion but can be costly. If HDR content and photo editing are priorities and budget is less of an issue, this monitor is a strong choice. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Infinite contrast ratio enhances visual depth
- High brightness suitable for HDR
- Wide color gamut for photo, video editing
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
- Good refresh rate for smooth gaming
Cons
- Text clarity only fair, not ideal for reading
- Poor pixels per inch, not as sharp
- Ghosting present, can affect fast-paced visuals
- Limited HDMI port selection, fewer connectivity options
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:5.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Productivity:3.0
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $800 | ||
Screen Size | 34" | ||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 148.8 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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