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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and text quality are of utmost importance for productivity, along with a preference for a sleek Apple ecosystem, the Apple Studio Display is a strong option but it's not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, the Asus monitor excels in HDR content with better brightness and contrast, making it more suited for high-end photo and video editing as well as enjoying HDR media. It also offers more versatility with a higher refresh rate for casual gaming and an adjustable stand. Choose the Asus if you prioritize a higher performance display and are willing to invest more, or the Apple monitor for better integration with Apple products and a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
8.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 120 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$2,999
$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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) costs $2,999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.5
9.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both best in class for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $2,999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1000 nits | |
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 | 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 | 218 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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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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