Philips 346E2CUAE
Score: 78/100
LG 27UP850K-W
Score: 83/100Rankings
The LG 27UP850K-W is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor that excels in color accuracy and offers a versatile USB-C docking solution. Its fully adjustable stand and VESA HDR400 make it ideal for creative professionals, though the 60 Hz panel and modest HDR limit its gaming appeal.
The Philips 346E2CUAE is a 34-inch curved ultrawide VA monitor with QHD resolution, 100 Hz refresh, HDR400 support and USB-C docking, targeting professionals and casual gamers. It delivers strong colors and productivity features but is limited by VA response speed, modest HDR brightness, and a bulky design.
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34 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
100 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
300 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
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Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3840x2160 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 60 Hz |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 400 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 1200:1 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
Color Gamut | 121.3 | 95% DCI-P3 |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | -5 to 20 degrees |
Height Adjustment (mm) | 100 mm | 130 mm |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 48 months | 12 months |
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Reviewers praise its color accuracy, USB-C docking and MultiView features, while noting the VA panel's slower response and limited HDR brightness as drawbacks for competitive gaming.
Consumers love the expansive screen, vivid colors and single-cable USB-C workflow, but complain about motion blur, underwhelming HDR and the stand's bulk.
Professional reviewers consider the 27UP850K-W a top-tier productivity monitor for creatives, especially Mac users, citing its precise color reproduction, robust USB-C docking, and ergonomic flexibility. While it includes modest gaming features, the 60 Hz panel and basic HDR limit its appeal for serious gamers, and the lack of a built-in KVM switch is noted as a drawback.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the monitor's color accuracy, USB-C convenience, and adjustable stand, noting it improves workflow and reduces eye strain. Common complaints focus on the modest HDR impact, average built-in speakers, absence of a webcam, occasional backlight bleed, and the lack of automatic input switching.
“"Perfect for coding and multitasking - I run four IDEs side by side."”
“"Colors are stunning - great for photo editing and streaming."”
“"USB-C docking changed my workflow - one cable for everything."”
