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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for fast response times, the AOC AG456UCZD with its higher refresh rate and exceptional contrast will enhance gaming performance, but you'll pay a premium. For productivity and everyday use, the Samsung S43CG70 costs less and offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which may be more practical. The Samsung's color accuracy also makes it suitable for photo editing, but it won't match the AOC's performance for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Neither are ideal for media consumption or casual gaming, with the AOC being slightly better but at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
3.8
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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