If you're looking for an immersive gaming and media experience with a wide, cinematic field of view, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its ultra-wide screen is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, it may not be as well-suited for productivity due to its poorer text quality and lower image clarity compared to the FO32U2P. On the other hand, the Gigabyte FO32U2P offers a crisper image with higher pixels per inch, which is better for productivity tasks, and its smaller size might be more suitable for a typical desk setup. Additionally, its higher refresh range makes it better suited for competitive gaming, offering a smoother experience. Both monitors perform exceptionally well in terms of color depth and contrast, making them great choices for digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.5/10
6.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
7.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
10.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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