Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.5/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.8/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class—9.8/10
RESOLUTION: Fair—6.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Best in Class—10.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class—10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair—6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.5/10
The Gigabyte CO49DQ is a premium, ultrawide OLED monitor that excels in HDR gaming and media consumption with exceptional contrast and vibrant colors. It offers a wide color gamut, making it great for digital photo editing and HDR video editing. Its 49-inch screen provides an immersive experience, but its size might not be practical for all desks. For casual gaming, it's good, with a solid refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, though it's not the best for competitive gaming due to response time. Productivity may suffer due to its curved, ultra-wide aspect, which can distort lines and make text less sharp. The price is on the higher end, so it's more suitable for those prioritizing an expansive and visually rich experience over budget. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Vibrant colors with high color accuracy
- Exceptional contrast and deep blacks
- Large ultra-wide screen for immersive experience
- Good for HDR gaming and media
Cons
- No adjustable stand for ergonomics
- Lower refresh rate impacts competitive gaming
- Limited connectivity options
- Reduced clarity for productivity tasks
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:5.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | 49" | ||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 153.1 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 6.6/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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