If you prioritize a traditional workstation setup and photo editing with accurate colors, the Asus PA329CV offers a sizable, sharp screen at a more budget-friendly price. For immersive gaming and media viewing, the Gigabyte CO49DQ's wider, curved screen provides exceptional contrast and color depth, offering a more premium experience at a higher cost. Competitive gamers may find neither ideal due to their respective response times and refresh rates. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte's unique aspect ratio might not suit all productivity tasks compared to the Asus's conventional widescreen layout. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.5/10
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
1000 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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