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Updated April 11, 2024·

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

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Casual Gaming

9.9
PD49
32UN650
6.6
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
PD49
32UN650
3.8
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
PD49
32UN650
8.4
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
PD49
32UN650
7.1
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
PD49
32UN650
$500
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The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PD49
32UN650
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
PD49
32UN650
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
PD49
32UN650
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

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Digital Photo Editing

No
PD49
32UN650
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

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Spec Comparison

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AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)
AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$2,350
$500
Screen Size
49"32"
Resolution
5120 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDIPS
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13229:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits298 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown373 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %98.6 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms11.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz20 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
8/105/10
Ghosting Score
10/106.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
02
HDMI 2.1 Ports
20
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Display Ninja

Rob Shafer | February 2024
"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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