If you're a competitive gamer or enjoy ultra-wide experiences, the Acer Predator X45 with its OLED panel and higher refresh rate would deliver a more immersive and responsive gaming experience. However, if digital photo and video editing are your priorities, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its IPS MiniLED panel and higher pixels per inch would provide better image clarity and a wider range of colors for more precise work. For HDR gaming and media consumption, both are suitable, but the Asus offers a higher screen resolution, which can enhance your viewing experience. The choice depends on whether you prioritize gaming performance and price, or professional media production quality and detail. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
8.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
4.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 120 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
8.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$2,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) costs $2,999.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
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