If you prefer a more immersive gaming experience with a larger screen and don't mind the additional cost, the Asus PG49WCD with its 49-inch display might be better for you. It offers exceptional color quality, making it suitable for tasks that require high color accuracy like print photo editing. However, if you're looking for a more versatile monitor that performs well in both gaming and productivity while saving some money, the 34-inch Asus PG34WCDM would be a good choice. It has a higher refresh rate, which is great for competitive gaming, but its overall image clarity isn't as strong as the PG49WCD. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$1,026
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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