If you're a serious gamer or a professional who relies on ultra-wide screen real estate, the Asus monitor with its larger size and high resolution could be an excellent investment, although it comes at a higher price. However, if budget is a concern and you still want an exceptional gaming experience with robust colors, the Cooler Master offers a great alternative with a smaller screen and lower resolution for less money. Both have OLED technology for deep blacks and vibrant colors, making them suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but the Asus edges out with a wider color gamut for tasks like print photo editing. If competitive gaming is a priority, bear in mind that the Cooler Master has a higher refresh rate range, which could provide a smoother experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
9.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6/10
7.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,026
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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