If competitive gaming is your priority and budget is a consideration, the Acer XB323U-GX with its high refresh rate and variable refresh rate technology can enhance your experience. However, the Asus PG34WCDM with its OLED panel provides superior contrast and color depth, which is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption, but this comes at a higher price. For productivity, the Acer's larger screen size may be more suitable for multitasking, yet the Asus offers a wider, more immersive display due to its aspect ratio, which could be advantageous for certain professional and leisure activities. Both monitors have their strengths, so your decision should be guided by what you value more for your gaming, media, and productivity needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
5.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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