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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you need a monitor suitable for digital photo editing and productivity tasks with very good text quality and image clarity, the Asus PA279CV could be a fitting choice. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG321UG, while more expensive, offers superior contrast and brightness suitable for a good media consumption experience but falls short in casual gaming and text clarity compared to the Asus. For print photo editing, both monitors are equally suitable due to their high AdobeRGB color gamut coverage. The choice between them depends on whether you prioritize image editing and productivity or better brightness and contrast for media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 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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