Monitors / Comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 vs Philips 32M2C3500L

Monitor · Corsair

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time69
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 32M2C3500L

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Philips 32M2C3500L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: Philips 32M2C3500L leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Philips 32M2C3500L leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
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Philips 32M2C3500L

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165Philips 32M2C3500L
74Gear score75
32″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelFast VA
3 msResponse time1 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 or Philips 32M2C3500L better?

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Philips 32M2C3500L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Refresh rate: Philips 32M2C3500L leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Philips 32M2C3500L leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 32M2C3500L leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).