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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wide, immersive display for HDR gaming and video editing with outstanding contrast and color performance, the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is a solid choice, but be aware it's not ideal for productivity due to its size and aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) offers excellent gaming performance with a more traditional aspect ratio suitable for productivity at a lower cost, yet it doesn't quite match the AOC's peak brightness and may fall short for serious HDR content creation. Consider the AOC for a premium gaming and media experience and the Asus for a balance between gaming, media, and work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7
8.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8
7.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$2,350
$899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 963 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 | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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