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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a more immersive gaming experience with a wider screen, the MSI MPG 491CQP with its 49-inch display and higher screen resolution could be the better choice, especially if you are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption where it excels in color volume and peak brightness. On the other hand, if competitive gaming is your focus, the Asus PG34WCDM with its superior response time and very high refresh rate will reduce ghosting and provide smoother gameplay. Yet, it may not match the MSI's performance for productivity tasks due to its smaller screen size and lower resolution. Both are premium-priced monitors, with the Asus being somewhat more expensive, but it offers an excellent competitive gaming experience. The MSI, while somewhat less expensive, offers a more captivating media viewing experience and is better suited for productivity due to its larger size and higher resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.5
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-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 PG34WCDM (W-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 PG34WCDM (W-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
9.5
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.6
5.5
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
1000 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-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 | 238 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 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 | 1.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 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 | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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