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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for casual gaming and everyday productivity, the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is a solid choice. Its smaller size and resolution will serve well for standard tasks and casual gaming with a smooth experience. However, if you prioritize immersive gaming, HDR content, and color-sensitive work such as photo editing, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) offers a much larger, high-resolution screen with superior color depth and contrast that enhance viewing and gaming experiences. It's a premium monitor with a correspondingly higher price, but it's better suited for professionals and enthusiasts who demand top-tier performance and image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$1,026
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 126 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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