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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize competitive gaming and a higher number of USB ports, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is a better option, offering a balance between gaming performance and productivity. For those emphasizing HDR gaming and media consumption with higher SDR and HDR peak brightness, the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) would be more suitable, although its productivity performance is less impressive. Both monitors share the same resolution, size, and OLED technology, so expect deep blacks and vivid colors, but the Asus has a glossy coating that might produce more reflections compared to the Gigabyte's matte finish, which could be preferable in well-lit rooms. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
  • The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class brightness

Key differences

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Cost

$1,026
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
$1,100
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$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 Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
Yes
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.8
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
9.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

5.4
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
5.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Productivity

5.7
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

Media Consumption

9.6
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
PG49WCD
CO49DQ
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,026
$1,100
Screen Size
49"49"
Resolution
5120 x 14405120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
144Hz144Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
413 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
468 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99.9 %153.1 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 144 Hz48 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI108 PPI
Coating
GlossyMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
12
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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