If you're focused on competitive gaming or want an immersive HDR gaming and media experience with top-notch contrast and color volume, the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) will serve you exceptionally well with its ultra-wide screen. However, its size may be less suitable for productivity tasks and it costs significantly more. On the other hand, the KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is easier on the budget and offers a good gaming experience with great color accuracy for digital photo editing, but it lags behind in media consumption and productivity due to its lower brightness and smaller size. Choose the AOC if the cost is justifiable for the gaming and media experience; opt for the KTC for a more budget-friendly gaming monitor with good color fidelity for photo editing tasks. 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
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
9.6/10
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
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.9/10
2.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
5.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC KTC G27P6 (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 KTC KTC G27P6 (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 KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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