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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a concern and photo editing is your priority, the Asus PA329C with its larger screen and extensive color coverage will serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for an exceptional contrast ratio and better overall image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EQ850's OLED technology is superior. The Asus is not as suitable for HDR gaming, and while it is good for productivity, its slower response time could be a drawback for fast-paced gaming compared to the LG's performance. The smaller size of the LG might also be a consideration if screen real estate is important for your productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$1,997
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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."
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