Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)

Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)

Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)

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BEST RATING
Casual Gaming:
5.0
CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class9.8/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor5.4/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor5.7/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class9.6/10
RESOLUTION: Fair6.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Good7.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair6.5/10

The Asus PG49WCD, with its QD-OLED panel, comes at a premium price but offers outstanding contrast and color performance, which is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. Its ultra-wide 49-inch screen and high resolution make it great for an immersive experience. However, the glossy coating and fair text quality may not be ideal for productivity tasks that involve a lot of reading or text handling. While suitable for casual gaming with its very low response time and variable refresh rate support, it might not meet the highest standards for competitive gaming due to its fair ghosting performance and refresh rate. It's well-suited for digital and print photo editing with its expansive color gamut but not recommended for HDR video editing. With numerous connectivity options including HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, it's versatile for various setups, though the fair image clarity might affect those who prioritize sharp images for detailed work. Give Feedback

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




Evaluation

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Pros
  • Exceptional contrast and color
  • Wide screen immersive experience
  • Good for HDR gaming
  • Adjustable stand included
  • High color accuracy for photo editing
Cons
  • High price point
  • Not best for competitive gaming
  • Limited port selection
  • Mediocre text clarity

Ratings by Category

Casual Gaming:
5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:
4.9
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$1,026
Screen Size
49"
Resolution
5120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLED
Refresh Rate
144Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
413 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
468 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
sRGB Color Gamut
99.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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6.6/10
Ghosting Score
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10/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI
Coating
Glossy
Text Clarity Score
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6.6/10
Image Clarity Score
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7/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
0
HDMI 2.1 Ports
1
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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