If you prioritize competitive gaming and top-notch HDR media consumption, and are willing to invest more, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and higher refresh rate is excellent. However, if budget is a concern and you need a monitor for more general use, including casual gaming and productivity tasks, the LG 32UN650 is more cost-effective and offers a decent experience with a smaller, more traditionally sized screen. The LG also has an adjustable stand which can be more ergonomic. The AOC's wider screen and superior color depth and contrast will make gaming and movie watching more immersive, but the LG will use less desk space and is easier on the wallet. 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 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
6.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
3.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9/10
8.4/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.1/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$2,350
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (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 LG 32UN650 (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 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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