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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Apple Studio Display with its higher resolution and exceptional text quality is ideal for productivity and digital photo editing, but its limited gaming capabilities and lack of HDR support make it less suitable for gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the Asus PG49WCD, with its ultrawide format and incredible contrast, excels in immersive gaming and media experiences, particularly with HDR content, but its size and aspect ratio can be cumbersome for traditional office tasks. Choose the Apple monitor for work and photo editing, and the Asus for an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
5.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.6
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$1,026
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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