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Updated April 11, 2024·
If precise text clarity and high resolution for productivity are your priorities, the Apple Studio Display with its larger pixel density and glossy finish might serve you well, especially if you are focused on office-related tasks or digital photo editing within the sRGB color space. On the other hand, the Asus PA32DC shines for its superior contrast and color depth due to its OLED panel, making it a better choice for HDR gaming, media consumption, and print photo editing where accurate color representation is crucial. Keep in mind, though, the Asus monitor may be a more costly investment. If gaming is not a priority, both monitors offer lower refresh rates that are not ideal for competitive gaming but sufficient for casual play. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
6.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$3,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $3,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 75Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 3 | |
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 | 0 | |
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Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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