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Updated April 11, 2024·
If color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing or print photo editing is a priority and you require a monitor with higher static contrast and slightly better peak brightness, the Asus PA329C could be an excellent fit despite its higher price. However, if you are looking for a more immersive experience for casual gaming and media consumption with a wider aspect ratio and higher refresh rate, the LG 34GN850B would be a solid choice that also comes at a lower cost. Keep in mind that the LG's narrower color gamut makes it less ideal for professional photo editing, but its performance in gaming and general productivity is commendable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
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
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (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 LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329C (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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