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Updated April 11, 2024·

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

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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

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Media Consumption

7.5
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
9.6
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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
$1,026
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$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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
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

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Casual Gaming

9.5
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
9.8
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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
5.4
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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
5.7
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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
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
PG34WCDM
PG49WCD
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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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,300
$1,026
Screen Size
34"49"
Resolution
3440 x 14405120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz144Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
238 nits413 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
716 nits468 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %99.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.1 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz48 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
YesNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI108 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
21
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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