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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with a wider screen and a more immersive experience for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Philips 34M2C8600 would be a good choice, and it also has superior color performance for tasks like photo editing. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG321UG offers higher resolution, which might be better for productivity and detail-oriented tasks, but it comes at a higher price and the HDR experience may not be as vibrant as with the Philips. The Philips offers better value if gaming and media are your main concerns, while the ViewSonic is geared more towards professional use where resolution is key. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.9
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$800
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 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 | 148.8 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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