If immersive gaming and media consumption are your primary interests, the AOC PD49 with its wider screen and exceptional contrast might justify its higher cost. On the other hand, the Asus PG32UCDM offers impressive color accuracy and a higher resolution, making it a better choice for tasks requiring sharp image details like photo editing, while also being great for gaming and media. The Asus is also typically less expensive than the AOC. Keep in mind, however, that the AOC's ultra-wide format may not suit productivity tasks as well as the more traditional aspect ratio of the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.9/10
7.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$1,300
$500
$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 PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) costs $1,300.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-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 PG32UCDM (QD-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 PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
6.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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