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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for top-notch gaming performance with stunning visuals, especially in HDR gaming, and have a generous budget, the Asus PG49WCD with its OLED technology will deliver an exceptional experience. However, keep in mind that it might not be the best choice for productivity tasks due to its ultra-wide aspect ratio and lower text clarity. On the other hand, the LG 34GN850B, while typically much less expensive, offers a more balanced performance for both productivity and gaming. Though it lacks in HDR performance compared to the Asus, it still provides good quality for its price, making it a sensible pick for casual gaming and general use. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$750
$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 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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