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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive wide-screen experience for gaming or movies, the AOC AG456UCZD with its larger, ultra-wide display could be a great choice, though it might not be as sharp or suitable for detailed productivity tasks given its lower resolution and pixels per inch compared to the Asus PG32UCDM. The Asus monitor, offering a higher resolution on a smaller screen, could be better for tasks requiring crisp image detail like digital photo editing. Furthermore, if high dynamic range (HDR) content is important to you, the Asus with its higher peak brightness might deliver a superior HDR experience. Both are strong contenders for gaming with their high refresh rates and response times, but if budget is a concern and you need a monitor that performs well across multiple uses including productivity, the Asus might provide better overall value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
3.8
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.4
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
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Cost
$1,400
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 31.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 250 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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