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Updated April 11, 2024·
If gaming is your primary focus, especially in a more immersive, casual setting, the Acer X34V with its lower price and excellent refresh rate might be the better choice. For competitive gaming, both offer strong performance, but the Acer has a slight edge. However, if you require a larger screen and superior color accuracy for professional photo editing or print production, the Asus PG49WCD, despite its higher cost, would be more suitable. Keep in mind, the Acer's 34-inch screen is more conducive to general productivity compared to the wider Asus. For media consumption, both are strong contenders thanks to their OLED technology and high contrast, but the wider view of the Asus may offer a more cinematic experience at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Cost
$700
$1,026
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.4
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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