If you prioritize digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CV's high color accuracy makes it suitable for tasks that involve precise colors, such as print photo editing. On the other hand, the LG 27GP83B offers a higher refresh rate and a wider variable refresh rate range, making it a better choice for competitive gaming due to smoother and more responsive gameplay. However, for casual gaming or media consumption, both monitors offer good capabilities but the LG, with its faster response time, might edge out slightly in motion handling. Neither of these monitors is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, as their peak brightness and contrast are not particularly high. If you're using the monitor for productivity, the Asus with its higher resolution might offer sharper text and more screen real estate. 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 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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (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
80.6 %
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 PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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."
"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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