If high contrast and deep blacks for an immersive HDR gaming and media consumption experience are your top priorities, the Acer Predator X45 is a strong option, especially considering its slight price advantage. It has excellent brightness and color depth, making it also suitable for digital and print photo editing. However, the matte coating and response time might not be ideal for text clarity. On the other hand, the AOC AG456UCZD, while pricier, boasts superior ghosting performance, which can be crucial for competitive gaming. Neither monitor excels in productivity tasks or casual gaming, but for those prioritizing a high-quality visual experience in gaming and creative work, these monitors deliver with some consideration to your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Good for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.1/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) costs $1,400.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Productivity
4.0/10
3.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
83 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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