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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are looking for a more budget-friendly monitor that still delivers on image clarity and is suitable for tasks like digital photo editing and print photo editing due to its strong color accuracy, the Asus PA279CRV might be the right fit. This monitor is particularly well-suited for productivity with its good text quality and image clarity. However, if you prefer a larger screen for a more immersive experience, and better overall image quality with higher brightness and contrast, the Asus PA329C, albeit at a premium price, could be the better choice. Keep in mind that neither of these monitors is ideal for HDR gaming or competitive gaming, as they have lower refresh rates and do not feature high HDR brightness. The PA329C also offers more connectivity options with multiple HDMI 2.0 ports and a variety of USB ports, which might be a significant advantage if you plan to connect multiple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 76 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$469
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Asus PA329C (IPS) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.9
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Asus PA329C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Asus PA329C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
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Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
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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