If budget is a major concern, the Asus PA279CRV is the more affordable option and is suitable for digital photo editing due to its high color accuracy. However, if you're willing to invest more for a better overall viewing experience, the Innocn 32M2V with Mini LED backlighting offers superior contrast and is better for HDR gaming and media consumption. For productivity, the larger screen size of the Innocn may be more beneficial. Meanwhile, competitive gamers might not find either monitor ideal due to their refresh rates and response times, but for casual gaming, both are adequate, with the Innocn having a higher refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good contrast
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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