Monitors / Comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 vs Philips 498P9Z

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 498P9Z

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: Philips 498P9Z leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Response time: Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Philips 498P9Z

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165Philips 498P9Z
74Gear score75
32″Screen size48.8″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse time4 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 498P9Z better?

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: Philips 498P9Z leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Response time: Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).