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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're a competitive gamer valuing ultra-wide immersive experiences and have the budget, the Asus PG49WCD with its large screen and exceptional contrast might be worth the investment. However, if you prioritize high refresh rates and savings, the smaller and more affordable LG 27GS95QE offers superior performance in fast-paced games. While both excel in color reproduction, the LG, despite its smaller size, has a higher HDR peak brightness, making it more suitable for a vibrant HDR gaming and media experience. For productivity, the Asus might be less suitable due to its lower text clarity and fair productivity performance. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good brightness
  • Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Good image clarity

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

5.4
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
9.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

9.6
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
7.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.

Cost

$1,026
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
$650
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The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $650.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.8
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Productivity

5.7
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
PG49WCD
27GS95QE
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,026
$650
Screen Size
49"27"
Resolution
5120 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
144Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
413 nits196 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
468 nits636 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99.9 %100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.5 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 144 Hz20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/108/10
Ghosting Score
10/109.8/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI111 PPI
Coating
GlossyMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.7/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.2/10

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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