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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PG49WCD offers a broader, more immersive screen with exceptional color depth and contrast that can enhance HDR gaming and media consumption, whereas the LG 45GR95QE-B, while less costly, has a faster response time and wider variable refresh rate range, making it more suitable for competitive gaming. The Asus stands out for digital photo editing and print photo work due to its color accuracy, but if you prioritize fast-paced gaming or are looking to save money without compromising too much on image quality, the LG should serve you well. Both are premium monitors, so your choice will hinge on whether you want to invest in a wider screen and superior HDR (Asus), or save money and gain competitive gaming performance (LG). 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
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good.
Productivity
5.7
3.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 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 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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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