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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that provides a wide, immersive experience and excels in HDR gaming and media consumption, the AOC PD49 with its large ultra-wide screen and superior contrast might be the right choice, especially if you enjoy casual and competitive gaming. However, for tasks requiring precise color accuracy, like professional photo editing or productivity that benefits from a more traditional aspect ratio and adjustable stand, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its excellent color accuracy and smaller but sharper 4K screen would be more suitable. The AOC is less pricey, whereas the Asus, although more expensive, offers features that cater to professionals in media creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
8.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
6.7
4.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 120 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,350
$2,999
$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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) costs $2,999.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $2,999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 120 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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