If your priority is a wider display for an immersive gaming or media experience, the Asus PG49WCD with its larger size and wider aspect ratio could be preferable; however, it may not be as suitable for productivity due to its extreme width. On the other hand, the Acer Predator X45, while offering a smaller screen size, could be better for productivity with its aspect ratio and has a very good refresh rate, making it versatile for both work and play. Both monitors are OLED, so they offer deep blacks and high contrast, but the Acer's peak brightness suggests it might handle HDR content better. If you engage in competitive gaming, the Acer's higher refresh rate could provide a smoother experience. For photo editing, both offer a high color gamut coverage, making them great choices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,026
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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