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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize detailed photo editing and productivity with a tight budget, the Asus PA329CV with its larger color gamut and 4K resolution can be a practical choice. However, if you are seeking a more immersive gaming experience and consume media content that takes advantage of HDR, the Asus PG49WCD with its superior contrast, color volume, and wider screen will offer you a significantly enhanced experience, though at a higher cost. Keep in mind that for general text clarity and non-HDR tasks, the benefits of the PG49WCD might not justify the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good 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
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,026
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (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 Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 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 | 137 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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