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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and digital photo editing, the Asus PA329CV with its superb sRGB color gamut and IPS panel is a cost-effective choice, particularly for tasks like graphic design where color accuracy in the sRGB space is crucial. On the other hand, if you're a serious gamer or want the best experience for HDR gaming and media consumption, investing in the Asus PG32UCDM with its QD-OLED panel might be worth the higher cost for its infinite contrast, faster response times, and higher refresh rate. It excels in delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing immersive gameplay and movie watching. Keep in mind, though, for text clarity and matte screen coating, the PA329CV would be more suitable for office work and environments with variable lighting conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.5
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 31.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 250 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
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 | 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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