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Updated April 11, 2024·
If immersive gaming and watching movies are top priorities and budget allows, the Asus PG49WCD's ultrawide screen and superior HDR capabilities make it an excellent choice, though it may not be as suitable for productivity due to its aspect ratio. In contrast, the LG 32GQ950 is more affordable, offers a sharp 4K resolution ideal for productivity and has a solid performance for gaming and media, but its contrast and HDR experience won't match that of the Asus. Consider the Asus for a high-end, ultra-immersive experience, or the LG for a more balanced, cost-effective option. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.2
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
8.1
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6
6.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,026
$930
$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 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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