If you prioritize a larger screen size for an immersive gaming and media consumption experience, the AOC AG456UCZD with its 44.5-inch display offers that advantage, along with exceptional color depth for digital photo editing. However, it has poorer text clarity which might impact productivity tasks that involve reading or coding. On the other hand, the Asus PG34WCDM is slightly less expensive with a smaller 34-inch screen, better image clarity, and superior high dynamic range (HDR) peak brightness, making it more suitable for HDR gaming and video editing. Both monitors offer excellent refresh rates for smooth visuals in gaming. Choose the AOC for a larger display and photo editing, or the Asus for better HDR performance and a slight cost saving. 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 PG34WCDM (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
3.8/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good 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 PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
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 PG34WCDM (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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