If you prioritize an immersive gaming and media experience with a wide, panoramic view, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and higher resolution might be worth the investment, despite the higher cost. However, if you seek a monitor with sharper text clarity and value for money, the LG 32GS95UE offers a significantly clearer image due to its higher pixels per inch, which might appeal more for productivity and general use, especially if budget is a concern. The LG also has an adjustable stand for greater comfort, although its peak brightness and color volume are not as good as the AOC's. 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 32GS95UE (W-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
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
8.5/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,350
$1,100
$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 32GS95UE (W-OLED) costs $1,100.
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 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
6.2/10
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
275 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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