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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional contrast and a wide, immersive display for HDR gaming and media are priorities and budget is less of a concern, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for value and high-performance features for competitive gaming, like a higher refresh rate and response time, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) offers that at a lower cost. The XB273U F also supports a wider range of variable refresh rates, has USB ports for connectivity, and its matte screen and good text quality make it suitable for everyday productivity. On the other hand, the PG49WCD's glossier screen might not be as versatile for text-heavy tasks. Consider the size and resolution difference as well; the PG49WCD offers a much larger and wider screen, which might be too large for some desks or viewing distances. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
9.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
6.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6
6.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,026
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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