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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality color reproduction for tasks like photo editing, the Asus PA329C could be an excellent choice, as it's suitable for print photo editing and digital photo editing with its wider color gamuts. However, if you're more into gaming or want a monitor that's also great for HDR video content, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its MiniLED technology offers better contrast and higher HDR peak brightness, which enhances gaming and media consumption. Additionally, the CoolerMaster GP27U has a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming, although it's a smaller screen. So, if gaming performance and HDR content are your priorities and you want to save a bit of money, go for the CoolerMaster. But if you need the most accurate colors for professional photo work and can spend more, consider the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- The Asus PA329C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$770
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1072:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 697 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1550 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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."
CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2023
"The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U leaves little to complain about. It delivers a stunning picture with high contrast, brightness, and vivid color. Professional-grade video processing means a superlative gaming experience. And it’s a little less expensive than the competition."
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