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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a priority and you're focused on tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA329CV, with its larger screen and high resolution, will be more comfortable for productivity and detailed work, though it's not optimal for HDR gaming or media consumption. On the other hand, the Asus XB273U F, despite being pricier, delivers superior performance for competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate, low response time, and variable refresh rate capabilities. However, its smaller size and lower resolution might be less ideal for productivity tasks compared to the PA329CV. If gaming, especially at a competitive level, is important to you, the XB273U F is likely the better choice, while for productivity and photo editing, the PA329CV offers great value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.5
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,100 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 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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