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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and HDR media consumption, the Asus PG49WCD with its large, ultra-wide screen and high refresh rate offers an excellent experience, but note that it is not the best choice for productivity due to its size and shape. On the other hand, the Dell U3223QE offers a more conventional size and aspect ratio which is better for productivity and digital photo editing, at a lower price point. However, it falls short in gaming performance and isn't suitable for HDR gaming and media due to its lower brightness and contrast compared to the Asus. 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 Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.2
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
7.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6
7.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$1,026
$880
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 438 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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