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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with vibrant colors and deep blacks, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and better contrast will impress, but it isn't the best for productivity due to its poor text clarity. On the other hand, the Lenovo G24-20 offers good performance for casual and competitive gaming at a budget-friendly price, and its smaller size and adjustable stand make it more suitable for various productivity tasks. However, it falls short in media consumption and color-critical work compared to the AOC. Choose the AOC if high-end gaming and content viewing are priorities and budget is not a concern, or the Lenovo for a cost-effective option that balances gaming with everyday use. 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 brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
- The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.7
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
4.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
5.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$195
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $195 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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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