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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work and digital photo editing on a tighter budget, the Asus PA279CV with its 4K resolution will deliver clear text and sharp images, suitable for tasks that require attention to detail. However, if you prefer immersive gameplay or want a monitor with better contrast and a wider display, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K might be worth the extra investment. This monitor's curved screen and higher refresh rate will enhance gaming experiences, but it won't be as sharp for detailed work due to its lower resolution. Neither are ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited HDR brightness. 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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