If you prioritize an immersive experience with a wider screen for multitasking, productivity, and media consumption, the Philips 34M2C8600 with its ultrawide display would serve you better. However, for high-paced competitive gaming, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max offers a higher refresh rate, which provides smoother motion handling. Both monitors boast excellent color and contrast performance, ideal for HDR gaming and media, as well as digital and print photo editing. Choose the Pixio if budget is a concern and competitive gaming is key; opt for the Philips if an expansive screen and a balance between work and play top your list. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$700
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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