If image sharpness for activities like digital photo editing is a priority, the Asus PA279CRV with its higher resolution will be more suitable, albeit at a higher price. However, for fast-paced gaming, the LG 27GP83B, which is less expensive, offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, reducing motion blur and providing a smoother experience. The LG's screen may not be as crisp for graphic work due to its lower resolution, but it excels in gaming performance. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, so if that is a significant part of your use case, you might want to look at other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$449
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $449 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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."
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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