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Updated April 11, 2024·
If color accuracy and digital photo editing are important to you, the Asus PA279CRV with its high coverage of color gamuts would be preferable. However, if you favor a larger screen and significantly better contrast for more vibrant visuals in casual use, the LG 32UN650 may be more suitable despite its lower color accuracy. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming or HDR content, but the Asus has a slightly better response time for less ghosting. For general productivity, the Asus offers finer text clarity due to its higher pixels per inch, while the LG's larger screen could enhance your multitasking experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $500 | ||
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 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 139 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 | 0 | |
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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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