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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-resolution and sharp text quality are important for work tasks like editing photos, the Asus monitor with its higher resolution could be a better fit, especially considering its color accuracy. However, if you prefer a larger, ultrawide screen for an immersive experience in media consumption, though not in HDR, the LG would suit you, but be aware the lower brightness may not be ideal for well-lit rooms. Neither monitor is geared towards high-performance gaming due to their lower refresh rates, but for casual gaming, both will do, with Asus providing a slightly better response time. Choose Asus for a focus on productivity with superb image clarity, or LG for a broader, more enveloping screen at a slightly higher price. 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 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Cost
$399
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 10 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 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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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