If you prioritize an immersive experience with a wide display for both gaming and media, the AOC PD49's larger size and higher refresh rate make it a strong choice, especially for casual and competitive gaming where screen real estate and fluidity is key. However, if your focus is on high-quality digital and print photo editing, the Asus PA32DC with its superior color accuracy and detail might be more suitable, even at a higher cost. The AOC PD49 is not ideal for productivity due to its large size and lower text clarity, whereas the Asus may suit productivity tasks better but falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
4.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.9/10
6.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$3,499
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,499.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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