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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize color accuracy and are engaged in digital photo editing or print photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) would be a superior choice due to its wider color gamut and deeper blacks, making it suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption as well. However, the LG 32UN650 (IPS) offers a larger screen and is more affordable, which might make it an attractive option for general productivity tasks and media consumption without the need for top-tier color performance. The LG's lower price point, though, does mean compromises in some performance aspects like color depth and HDR capability compared to the Asus. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Very good for media consumption
  • Very good image clarity
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
  • Very good for productivity
  • Good text clarity

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.6
PA27DCE
32UN650
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

5.8
PA27DCE
32UN650
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Productivity

6.6
PA27DCE
32UN650
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.

Media Consumption

8.4
PA27DCE
32UN650
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.

Cost

$1,999
PA27DCE
32UN650
$500
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$3,000

The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PA27DCE
32UN650
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PA27DCE
32UN650
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
PA27DCE
32UN650
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
PA27DCE
32UN650
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)
Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$1,999
$500
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDIPS
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13229:1
SDR Peak Brightness
200 nits298 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown373 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %98.6 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.1 ms11.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A20 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
5/105/10
Ghosting Score
10/106.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
32
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Display Ninja

Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."

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