If you're a competitive gamer looking for an immersive experience with smooth motion and are willing to pay a premium, the Asus PG34WCDM with its higher refresh rate and responsive display is well-suited. However, for a mix of productivity and high-quality media consumption at a better price, the Innocn 32M2V offers crisp visuals with high resolution on a slightly smaller screen. The Innocn also boasts a higher peak brightness for HDR content, making it a strong choice for both HDR gaming and photo editing where accurate colors matter. If budget is less of a concern and gaming performance is a priority, the Asus could serve you well; otherwise, the Innocn provides robust capabilities at a more approachable price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
7.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
4.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7/10
9.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5/10
7.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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