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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're serious about competitive gaming, the Acer XB323U-GX with its higher refresh rate and support for variable refresh rates would be a great choice, offering smoother gameplay and less ghosting. However, for tasks like digital photo editing, where high color accuracy matters, both monitors are suitable, but the Acer's wider color gamut offers advantages. On the other hand, the Asus PA329CV's higher resolution is better for productivity and image clarity, providing more screen real estate and sharper images, which can be beneficial for detailed work. For media consumption, neither monitor is ideal if high-quality HDR is important to you. If cost is a major factor, the Asus provides strong performance at a lower price, but if you're willing to invest more for gaming performance, the Acer is the superior option in that regard. 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 PA329CV (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
15.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PA329CV (IPS) costs $529.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus PA329CV (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus PA329CV (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $529 | ||
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 | 350 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 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 15 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | N/A | |
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 | 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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