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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer valuing high refresh rates and responsive gameplay, the Acer XB323U-GX would be a better choice, albeit at a premium price. However, if you prioritize image clarity for productivity, digital photo editing, and a higher resolution for media consumption, the Asus PA279CV offers a 4K display and better suitability for those tasks at a midrange price. The Acer has the edge for serious gaming with its superior refresh rate and response time, but the Asus excels in tasks where color accuracy and detail are key, such as photo editing, while also delivering a sufficient experience for casual gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
4.8
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PA279CV (IPS) costs $399.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.9
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 60 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus PA279CV (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus PA279CV (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $399 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 920:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 376 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 17 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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