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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize high-performance gaming with a wider, more immersive display, and you are willing to invest more, the AOC PD49 is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for a monitor that is excellent for competitive gaming and still offers good performance for casual use while costing less, the LG 27GR95QL may be more suitable. Keep in mind, the AOC provides a better experience for HDR gaming and media consumption due to its larger color volume. On the other hand, the LG's size makes it a better fit for standard desk setups and everyday productivity tasks with its adjustable stand. 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 LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.2
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,350
$992
$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 LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GR95QL (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 LG 27GR95QL (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 LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (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
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $992 | ||
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 | 600 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
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 | 0.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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