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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wide, immersive experience for gaming and are looking for better value, the Asus PG49WCD might be your choice with its ultra-wide screen and good refresh rate. However, if print photo editing and color accuracy are more critical for your work and budget is less of a concern, the LG 32EP950 could serve you better despite its higher price, given its strong performance in color reproduction related tasks. Keep in mind, the larger Asus may not be as well-suited for productivity due to its size and resolution distribution over the expansive screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
6.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$3,220
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.6
9.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $3,220 | ||
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 | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 540 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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