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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're a hardcore gamer, especially with a preference for racing or flight simulators, the Asus monitor with its wider screen and superior response could enhance your gaming experience, but it won't be as strong in productivity due to its unique aspect ratio. The Samsung, while more affordable and with a more conventional screen size, doesn't match the Asus when it comes to color depth or contrast, making the Asus better for HDR gaming and media. However, the Samsung still offers good performance for productivity tasks and casual gaming. If cost is a major factor and you need a more traditional screen size, go for the Samsung, but if you prioritize high-end gaming and media experience and are willing to invest, the Asus could be the superior choice. 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
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
6.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$1,026
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 400 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 | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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