Philips 346E2CUAE
Score: 78/100
Sansui Curved 27-inch
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Sansui ES-27C1-CA is a 27-inch curved VA monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, USB-C video-plus-PD and built-in speakers, targeting budget-conscious users who want an immersive display for work and casual gaming.
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 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
300 nitsbest | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratio | 4,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
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1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
25 degreesbest | 20 degrees |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 3440x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 4000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 121.3 | 110 |
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Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“"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."”
Professional editors and reviewers highlight the ES-27C1-CA as a value-packed option, praising its 1500R curve, 120 Hz panel, and the uncommon USB-C input for a monitor in this price range, while noting that its feature set is impressive for the cost.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's sleek design, immersive curve, smooth motion, and easy USB-C connectivity, especially with laptops like the MacBook Pro, while common complaints focus on weak speakers and limited ergonomic adjustments.
