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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like HDR video editing or print photo editing are crucial for your work, the Apple Pro Display XDR provides top-tier performance suitable for professional creatives. However, it is not optimal for gaming due to its lower refresh rates and may not justify the cost if gaming or casual media consumption is your priority. On the other hand, the Asus PA329C is more budget-friendly and still delivers good color accuracy and resolution for digital photo editing and productivity tasks, but is also not ideal for competitive gaming or the highest quality HDR media experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
7.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.7
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Asus PA329C (IPS) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 76 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus PA329C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus PA329C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 24 - 76 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
Asus PA329C (IPS)
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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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