A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier gaming with a very wide screen and exceptional contrast and color performance, the Asus PG49WCD, being a QD-OLED with high brightness and excellent color gamut, excels in these aspects, making it well-suited for both HDR gaming and print photo editing. However, it is considerably pricier. On the other hand, the LG 34WQ73A, while less expensive and also good for color-sensitive work like digital photo editing, won't provide the same gaming or media consumption quality due to lower brightness and lack of HDR capabilities. It's a more economical choice if you're looking for general productivity and casual gaming without the need for cutting-edge display technology. 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 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 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (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
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 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 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$400
$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 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
6.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34WQ73A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $400 | ||
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 | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 10 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 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) vs. Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
VS
Compare Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) vs. LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) vs. Asus PA329C (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. Dell S2722QC (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. Asus PA279CV (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. LG 27GP850 (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
108,200
Recommendations made
16,230
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
