The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is a more budget-friendly option and has a smaller screen, making it suitable for sharp image clarity and digital photo editing with its excellent color depth. However, the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) offers a larger screen with slightly better brightness, which might be preferable for media consumption and a more immersive experience. Both monitors perform poorly for competitive gaming due to low refresh rates, but they excel in casual gaming and productivity. The LG's higher cost might be justified if you prioritize a larger display and media consumption, whereas the Asus is a cost-effective choice for excellent color accuracy in photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.3/10
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
540 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.4/10
9.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$3,220
$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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.6/10
6.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet 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 32EP950 (Inkjet 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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