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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're focused on digital photo editing or need a monitor with a higher resolution for tasks like detailed work or reading text, the Asus PA279CV (IPS) could be a suitable choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for a premium gaming experience, especially for competitive gaming with higher refresh rates and better response times, along with better contrast for HDR gaming and media, the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) would be a superior option. Keep in mind, the W-OLED model won't be as optimal for productivity due to a lower resolution and pixel density compared to the IPS model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.1 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
238 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
716 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 238 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 716 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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