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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your budget is tight and you're looking for a monitor that delivers excellent HDR gaming and media consumption without breaking the bank, the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is a strong choice. It provides a high contrast and bright display suitable for engaging viewing experiences. On the other hand, if you're a competitive gamer seeking top-tier response times and don't mind spending more, the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) offers a higher refresh rate range and strobing features, promising smoother gameplay during fast-paced action. However, for tasks that require color accuracy like digital photo editing, both monitors are well suited, but neither is ideal for professional HDR video editing. If media consumption is a priority and you want to save money, the Acer is the better deal, but for competitive gaming, the Asus might justify its higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Media Consumption
9.5
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$700
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 238 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 716 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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