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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize higher screen resolution and top-tier image clarity for HDR video editing or print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR may justify its higher price. However, if you require variable refresh rate for smooth gaming experiences and also engage in digital photo editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K offers these features at a lower cost, albeit with a lower screen resolution. The Asus also has the advantage of HDMI 2.1 ports for the latest gaming consoles or graphics cards. Both monitors excel in productivity and HDR media consumption, but the Apple display has slightly better text quality due to its higher pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
8.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 120 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.1
8.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both very good for media consumption, though the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$4,999
$2,999
$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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) costs $2,999.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
9.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $2,999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 48 - 120 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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