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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a large, immersive display and top-tier performance in HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG49WCD with its broader screen and better contrast suits you, though its productivity and text clarity are not optimal. On the other hand, the LG 32GS95UE offers high refresh rates and is better for a variety of tasks like competitive gaming and productivity with its higher pixels per inch and good image clarity, but it may not match the Asus in HDR performance. Choose the Asus for a specialized, cinematic experience, or the LG for versatile use with good gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4
6.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
7.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6
8.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,026
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) costs $1,200.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-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 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $1,200 | ||
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 | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 275 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 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 140 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 | 8/10 | |
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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