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Updated April 22, 2024·
If deep blacks, vibrant colors, and wide viewing angles are important to you, the Asus PG49WCD with its QD-OLED panel is a strong choice, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption, and it also suits print photo editing well. However, if you need a monitor with better motion handling and higher brightness, which can be important for competitive gaming and productivity, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K with its VA Mini LED panel could serve you better despite being more expensive. The ViewSonic also offers a better contrast ratio and is well-suited for digital photo editing. Consider what features align with your primary usage to make your decision. 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.7
6.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.6
7.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$1,026
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 1400 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 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 | 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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