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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive and vibrant display for HDR gaming and media, the Philips 34M2C8600 with its wide color gamut and OLED technology offers excellent contrast and color depth, which is ideal for both entertainment and professional creative work. The curved, ultrawide screen enhances productivity and gaming experiences but may be less suited for competitive gaming due to its larger size and potential for more noticeable ghosting. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG272 provides a higher refresh rate and faster response time, making it better for competitive gaming where speed and minimal motion blur are critical. However, its smaller screen and lower peak brightness mean it may not be as strong in productivity or media consumption as the Philips monitor. If cost is a concern, the Philips offers a compelling blend of features for its price, while the ViewSonic may command a premium for its gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-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 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 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 | 148.8 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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