If budget is a concern and your focus is primarily on digital photo editing and working with print-oriented color spaces, the Asus PA279CRV with its high color gamut coverage would be a solid choice. However, if you're willing to invest in a monitor with better contrast and overall visual performance, especially for gaming and media consumption in HDR, the LG 32GS95UE will deliver a superior experience due to its OLED panel, albeit at a higher price point. The LG's higher refresh rate also makes it more suitable for competitive gaming, while the Asus's limited refresh capabilities could be a compromise for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
6.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) 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."
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