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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PA329C excels in digital photo editing and print photo editing, with excellent color accuracy and a larger screen, making it well-suited for professional creative work. However, its lower refresh rate and response time make it less ideal for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Asus PG27AQN, while often significantly less expensive, offers a higher refresh rate and is designed with gaming in mind, delivering a smoother experience for competitive gameplay. It also has some capacity for casual creative work but might not perform as well as the PA329C in tasks requiring precise color reproduction. Neither is particularly recommended for HDR gaming or media consumption. If budget is a concern and gaming is a priority, the PG27AQN is a strong choice; for professional-level photo editing with deeper pockets, the PA329C would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
92.0 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.6 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Asus PA329C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$1,000
$949
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) costs $949.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Asus PG27AQN (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $949 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 974:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 414 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 644 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 5.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 3 | |
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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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