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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're heavily into competitive gaming, the Acer XB323U-GX with its higher refresh rate and VRR range will provide a smoother and more responsive experience. However, for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA329C offers wider color gamut coverage, making it more suitable for professionals who need color accuracy. The Asus also has a higher resolution which is great for productivity and media consumption, giving you more screen real estate and sharper images. If budget is a concern, the Asus is somewhat less expensive and might offer a better balance for general use, although it's not as optimized for fast-paced gaming as the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
3.8
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 76 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PA329C (IPS) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus PA329C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus PA329C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 24 - 76 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 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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