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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and superior color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing or print photo editing, the Asus PG49WCD with its wider screen would be a better choice. However, its higher price reflects this quality. Conversely, the AOC AG276QZD, while less costly, offers a smaller screen and is less suitable for competitive gaming but it still provides a great gaming experience with its high refresh rate. Both monitors have OLED technology giving you deep blacks and high contrast, good for HDR content, but the Asus has better brightness, which enhances HDR gaming and media consumption. If budget is a concern and casual gaming is your main use, AOC AG276QZD would be more cost-effective, but for extensive productivity and high-end media consumption, the Asus PG49WCD might be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$700
$1,026
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 284 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 379 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 | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 | 2 | 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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