DON'T Buy This - ASUS PG49WCD QD OLED Monitor

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DON'T Buy This - ASUS PG49WCD QD OLED Monitor
So ASUS released their own Great Value version of the OLED G9, and after swearing they’d send a review sample for months, I’ve decided it’s time we take a look at this thing to see if it’s even worth considering.

Oh and by the way I will be purchasing the 240Hz Non smart version OLED G9 by popular request for a full review soon, which is possible thanks to all my wonderful Patrons (link in the description if you want to help support my work, I highly appreciate it).

But anywho yes the ASUS PG49WCD is finally available for purchase and comparing it to the G93SC

SPECS
SAME
GLOSSY
Size: 49”
Aspect Ratio: 32:9
Resolution: 5120x1440
Panel Tech: QD OLED V2
Contrast Ratio: Infinite
Gsync/Freesync?: Yes

Colors: Amazing
HDR: Best

DIFFERENT
Refresh Rate: 144Hz vs 240Hz (G93SC: 67% more) +2S
Panel Tech: Custom heatsink +1A
Stand: Larger +1S
Ports: Same DP 1.4 & HDMI 2.1, but not micro +1A

Price: $1,299 vs $1,199

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[sowder]

You spent more time showing ads than being honest about this monitor. You didn't even bother to point out that it has other advantages over the Samsung and LG with the smart KVM, which is the main reason I bought it. And the better anti burn in features. What about the single USB C connection for everything (audio, video, power, and USB hub)? Plus, it's just better looking than any of those. And thinner with a better stand. And don't forget the quality control lottery you get with Samsung.

[arcta]

I can't even describe how much I hate those V-shaped stands. Its like 99% of the way to how much I hate matte finish, only not quite there because I can get a VESA mount if I have to.

[chriswinters-ca]

For someone who called his channel "The Display Guy" I gotta say you're talking out your ass.

Refresh rate and Frame rate are separate things. Linked, sure but still not the same. The refresh rate is how many times per second the display is capable of displaying a new frame, while the frame rate is how many times per second your GPU can provide a new frame. Just because a display advertises a certain refresh rate, whether that be 144Hz or 240Hz, it doesn't mean you are guaranteed to get those Frame rates. To make use of a 240Hz display your GPU has to provide 240 unique frames to the display per second in order for it to display a new frame every time it refreshes. Good luck getting a steady 240 FPS on anything but the beefiest and most expensive GPU/CPU combo and even then you might find yourself needing to tune down your graphics settings in most newer AAA titles.

Enough said.

[AllMightyMuthius]

I've only had bad luck with Samsung monitors. So I like seeing other companies release ultra wides

[NichtderMuller]

The same? Really ? Where is the USB-C & Smart KVM on the Samsung Monitor? Sorry dude, but this video is BS

[kolysion]

I have it and no issue, buy it guys ! it's not bugged with gsync like all the samsung monitors

[davidsong]

Dang I actually love the KVM on the rog vs the Samsung one… anyone have an idea of which monitor has KVM, has QD-OLED, curved, 45-49”, has burn-in preventative tech, usb-C PD port for MacBook, high refresh, and optimal for 8 hour coding and then gaming at night situations? Really long list of things but this ROG almost checked everything off except the high refresh and the burn-in preventative

[DuyP]

This dude worked so hard for that bonus check from Samsung lol

[geo_beans]

Do you run the Graphically Challenged channel as well? If not, you sound the same.

[Vennomite]

Samsung qc and support are absolute trash. There is 0 point in buying from samsung.

[paulmw]

144Hz vs 240Hz, are you really going to notice the difference compared to the amount of money you need to spend on a higher end graphics card and all that goes with it (Power supply and CPU), the ASUS OLED is amazing at 144Hz with the detail and blacks, best thing is, you can get away with running a 3080 RTX and i7 at high or mostly ultra settings within most current games, try pushing out 240Hz at the same quality settings! Really wish these reviewers compared the total system required to run higher end gear instead of saying "ohh 240Hz is so much better".. Yeah if you spend $4k on the rest of your gear it is, if you don't upgrade everything else you are will be very disappointed. Sure you will have a greater refresh rate but running at lower graphic settings - so your image and immersion quality will be much less and you will be very VERY disappointed (unless you spend an extra few $k.

[LingoManu]

Do people still buy asus?
I mean, no burn-in warranty is a very stupid decision to do.

[xpodx]

To bad the ppi is pretty low. That's why I stick with 16:9 4k 144hz 28"
Want a upgrade so bad..

[Youngsoldier]

i just got my G93sc and i love it so far!

[eduonkhl]

Samsung unveiled 3 new QD OLED monitors ahead of CES and they all seem to have anti glare. It's good to have options but I'd be really disappointed if they roll back on having a nice glossy finish at least as an option. Probably had too many people complaining about it not having a matte finish and I doubt they'll be bothered to make 2 versions, really hope I'm wrong.

[KRISHNAWARRIOR]

are the dots at the asus also triangle positioned, linke at the sasmung, or classical? I heard triangle ositioning is really bad for text ...?

[Svante]

I'm am extremely happy with this display. I don't play esports crap, so 144hz is just fine with me.
I had so many problems with Samsung displays, that I don't even care if they make one with 5 billion hz.

[Thomson]

Did you just don't recommend a device without testing it out?

[Deffine]

Have you considered reviewing any of the 43" Samsung glossy TVs?

[SlicesOfPizza]

This is using the 1st gen wdoled panels?