If you prioritize competitive gaming and consuming media with the best possible visuals, the AOC PD49 with its superior contrast and color performance is a solid option, but it comes at a higher cost. However, if productivity and value for money are your primary concerns, and you engage in casual and competitive gaming, the LG 32GP850's good performance across these areas at a lower price point might serve you better. The AOC's larger screen and higher resolution are great for an immersive experience but could be overkill if space is a constraint or if you're looking for something more versatile for everyday tasks. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
5.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
4.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
5.5/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) 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 32GP850 (IPS) 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 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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