If you value a more immersive gaming and media consumption experience with a wider, more cinema-like screen, the Gigabyte CO49DQ's larger 49-inch display and suitability for HDR video editing might be worth the higher price. However, for a balance between gaming, productivity, and budget-friendly options, the Acer X34V provides a high refresh rate, superb color accuracy, and a better overall value, due to its narrower yet still spacious 34-inch display and lower price point. The Acer also comes with an adjustable stand which can be more ergonomically friendly for long work sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Cost
$700
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
5.5/10
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
1000 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (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 Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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