If you prioritize a wider screen and superior image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and higher resolution may be preferable, despite its higher cost. It is especially suitable for HDR video editing due to its wide color gamut. However, if budget is a concern and you still want excellent gaming performance with very good color accuracy for digital photo editing, the AOC AG456UCZD with a slightly smaller screen will save you money while still offering a very good gaming experience. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for productivity tasks due to text and image clarity being rated as poor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
6.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
3.8/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$2,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) costs $2,350.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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