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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive media consumption and have a wider desk space, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its larger display and superb color performance offers great value. It's also adequate for casual gaming. However, for detailed digital and print photo editing where color accuracy is critical, and better image clarity is necessary, the LG 32EP950 stands out despite its higher cost. The LG's smaller size and higher resolution may also be better for general productivity tasks. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their limited refresh rates and response times. Choose the Gigabyte for media and casual use at a lower price, or the LG for professional-grade color work and sharper text. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.5
4.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
6.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $3,220 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 153.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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