AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Fair—6.7/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.9/10
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: Very Good—8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.5/10
The AOC PD49 QD-OLED monitor comes at a premium price, and this investment delivers exceptional color and brightness, making it superb for HDR gaming and media consumption. It boasts a wide color gamut and high contrast, catering well to HDR video editing and print photo editing. Its ultra-wide screen and high resolution are immersive but may be less suitable for traditional productivity tasks due to its curve and size. Great for casual and competitive gaming with a very high refresh rate and low response time, yet this monitor's text clarity and image sharpness might not be optimal for reading or detailed work. No adjustable stand limits ergonomics, and connectivity is ample with multiple DisplayPort and HDMI inputs but lacks USB power delivery. Overall, this monitor shines for gaming and creative media use but less so for office-type productivity. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent HDR gaming with deep colors
- Outstanding contrast for vibrant images
- Ultra-wide immersive experience
- High refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Wide color gamut for accurate hues
Cons
- Not suitable for productivity tasks
- Limited text clarity
- No adjustable stand for ergonomics
- Higher price point for premium features
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
Competitive Gaming:3.7
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Productivity:3.0
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $2,350 | ||
Screen Size | 49" | ||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
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 | 99 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8/10 | ||
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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