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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your work focuses on digital photo editing or your tasks demand a sharper image with higher resolution, the Asus PA279CV can be the better choice due to its superior color accuracy for print photo editing and higher resolution screen. However, it's not the optimal choice for HDR gaming or media consumption. On the other hand, if you prioritize gaming, especially fast-paced competitive games, the LG 27GP850 offers a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay and includes features like variable refresh rate and strobing to reduce motion blur, but it has a lower resolution and is not ideal for tasks that require the most accurate color reproduction, such as HDR video editing. 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 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.0
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
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 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
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 27GP850 (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 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
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 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
Shopping
Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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