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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer, the Asus PG32UCDM with its high refresh rate and quick response time offers superior gameplay smoothness, although the MSI MPG 491CQP's wider screen and aspect ratio may provide a more immersive experience for casual gaming and media consumption. The MSI also delivers higher peak brightness, which is beneficial for HDR content. For productivity and tasks requiring accurate color, both monitors perform well with wide color gamuts, but the Asus might be less ideal due to lower peak brightness. The MSI's ultra-wide screen can enhance productivity by allowing more windows to be open side by side. If budget is a concern, the MSI offers some premium features at a slightly lower price point compared to the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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