If you're a competitive gamer or someone who enjoys immersive HDR gaming and media with a wide color gamut, the AOC PD49's larger screen and superior overall gaming performance make it a strong choice, despite its higher price. However, if your focus is more on casual gaming, digital photo editing, and you prefer a smaller screen with a high refresh rate, the ViewSonic XG272 offers good gaming performance and excellent color accuracy for less money. The AOC's large ultra-wide display is less suited for productivity due to lower text clarity, whereas the ViewSonic, with better image clarity, could be more comfortable for everyday tasks. 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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
8.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,350
$900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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