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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and need a monitor mainly for productivity with some casual gaming, the Asus PA279CV is a solid choice, especially with its larger screen and full sRGB coverage, perfect for digital photo editing. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in premium quality for outstanding contrast, better image clarity, and an enhanced media consumption experience, including HDR gaming, the LG 32EP950 stands out, thanks to its OLED technology. However, the LG's price is significantly higher, and it might not be the best for competitive gaming due to its response time performance. 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $3,220 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | Inkjet 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 | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | 1 | |
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 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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