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Updated April 22, 2024·

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

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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

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Competitive Gaming

6.7
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
9.7
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
$700
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$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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
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

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Casual Gaming

9.9
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
9.9
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
5.9
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
9.5
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
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
PD49
PX277 OLED Max
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$2,350
$700
Screen Size
49"27"
Resolution
5120 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %137.3 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107/10

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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