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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent contrast and color depth for tasks like HDR gaming, media consumption, and print photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) offers these strengths at a lower cost compared to the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED). However, the LG has slightly higher peak brightness which might be preferable for some HDR content, but both monitors have limitations in brightness and refresh rate that are not ideal for competitive gaming. For productivity, both options offer similar screen resolution and size, with the Asus providing slightly better value for money due to its lower price point. If your focus is on visual quality for professional photo editing over gaming, and you are looking to save money, the Asus may be the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Very good for media consumption
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Media Consumption
8.4
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,999
$2,818
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $2,818.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $2,818 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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