If you prioritize immersive gaming with deeper colors and wider display, the Asus monitor, with its larger curved screen and superior OLED technology, will suit you despite its higher price. Conversely, the LG offers a more cost-effective solution with a smaller screen suited for everyday use and gaming. It has a high refresh rate good for fast-paced games but may not match the Asus in color accuracy or contrast. For tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus excels due to its color fidelity. However, if desk space and budget are concerns, the LG model provides a balance of good performance and affordability. 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
Good brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
6.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.2/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6/10
5.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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 LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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