If you prioritize a high resolution for detailed visuals in tasks like digital photo editing or media consumption, and you need the best color accuracy for print photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) could be worth the higher cost. However, if you prefer to save money and are looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate that's better suited for competitive gaming, while still being good for media consumption and digital photo editing, the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED might be the better option, as it offers a balance between performance and affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,999
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
8.4/10
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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