If you're a competitive gamer or a movie enthusiast looking for the ultimate experience, and budget is less of a concern, the Asus PG49WCD's wider screen and superior contrast with QD-OLED technology makes it an outstanding choice. However, for mixed use including productivity and digital photo editing, while still enjoying excellent HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 32M2V offers a more balanced feature set at a lower price point. It's an especially good fit if you prioritize sharp images on a more traditional screen size and layout. The Asus excels in gaming and media immersion, whereas the Innocn provides versatility and value. 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 Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
7.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7/10
9.7/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6/10
7.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Cost
$1,026
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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