If you're looking for an immersive gaming and media experience, the Asus PG49WCD with its wider screen and superb color performance is a standout choice; however, it's less suited for productivity due to its lower image clarity. Conversely, the Gigabyte FO32U2P offers good color accuracy and higher pixels per inch, making it better for detailed work and is still excellent for HDR gaming. It has a more standard aspect ratio which is versatile for everyday use. Both monitors have OLED technology that delivers infinite contrast and deep blacks, but for competitive gaming, the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate, which can offer a smoother experience. 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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
6.8/10
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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
7.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$1,200
$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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.9/10
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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.6/10
10.0/10
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 FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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