
Philips 24E2N2100
Score: 79/100
AOC Q27G40XMN
Score: 87/100Rankings

The AOC Q27G40XMN is a 27-inch Mini-LED VA gaming monitor offering exceptional HDR brightness, a 180 Hz refresh rate, and low input lag. It excels in visual performance but is limited by a basic tilt-only stand and lack of built-in speakers or USB hubs.

The Philips 24E2N2100 is a 24-inch IPS monitor delivering 120 Hz refresh, eye-comfort technologies and FreeSync, but it offers only a basic tilt-only stand and lacks built-in audio.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
23.8 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
2,073,600 pixels | 3,686,400 pixelsbest | |
120 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
300 nits | 1,357 nitsbest | |
1,500 | 5,000best | |
— | 100 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.275 mm | 0.233 mmbest |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.8 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution (total pixels) (pixels) | 2073600 pixels | 3686400 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 180 Hz |
Panel Type | IPS | VA |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 1357 nits |
Static Contrast Ratio | 1500 | 5000 |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Pixel Pitch (mm) | 0.2745 mm | 0.233 mm |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 4 years | 0.25 years |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | 28 degrees |


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Reviewers highlight the rare value of a 120 Hz IPS panel with eye-comfort features, noting the strong warranty and FreeSync, while criticizing the flimsy stand and lack of height adjustment.
Users rate it highly for smooth motion and colour quality, but many mention the flimsy stand, lack of height adjustment and missing speakers.

Professional reviewers praise the Q27G40XMN for delivering one of the brightest and most contrasty LCDs with superb overdrive and low input lag, while noting the ergonomic stand and lack of USB/audio features as drawbacks.
Everyday users commend the monitor's cinematic HDR impact, smooth 180 Hz gameplay and solid build, but mention the cheap tilt-only stand, absence of speakers/USB, occasional VRR flicker and color dithering at high refresh rates.
“Stark difference from 60Hz”

“Great for CS:GO and Call of Duty”

“Crystal clear colors and wide viewing angles”
