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Updated April 22, 2024·
The Asus PG49WCD's extra wide screen makes it excellent for immersive gaming and multitasking, ideal if you're looking for a broad, panoramic display. It also excels in HDR gaming and media consumption. However, for competitive gaming, the Gigabyte FO32U2's higher refresh rate and lower response time might give you an edge. The Gigabyte also has higher resolution which can benefit productivity with sharper text and more detailed images. Both have impressive color and contrast due to their OLED panels, but the Asus may not be as suited for productivity and the Gigabyte for ultra-wide experiences. Choose based on whether a wide field of view or higher performance in fast-paced games is your priority. 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 FO32U2 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4
6.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
7.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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 FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.6
10.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$1,099
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,099 and the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,099 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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