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Updated April 23, 2024·
If your primary focus is on HDR gaming and media consumption with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Philips 34M2C8600 with QD-OLED panel is a strong option, especially since OLED typically offers superior contrast and color depth. It's also better for digital photo editing, with a higher color gamut coverage. However, if you are interested in a larger screen and higher resolution for productivity or detail-oriented tasks, and you're prepared to invest more, the Samsung S43CG70 boasts a bigger 43-inch display with 4K resolution. Keep in mind, the Samsung's VA Mini LED panel might not match the Philips in terms of color and contrast excellence, and its larger size could be less favorable for competitive gaming due to the lower refresh rate and potentially slower response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$800
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 148.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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