If you prioritize a wide, immersive display for gaming and media, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and ultrawide format is an excellent choice, but it's not as well-suited for typical productivity due to its size and aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Pixio PX277 offers great color accuracy and a more traditional aspect ratio that's better for general use and productivity. It's a more affordable option than the AOC PD49, but with a smaller screen, it may not provide the same level of immersion for gaming and media consumption. Both monitors offer OLED technology with high contrast and color performance, making them great for HDR gaming and media. However, for competitive gaming, consider the Pixio as it has a lower total response time, reducing motion blur and ghosting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
9.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,350
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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