If affordability is a priority and you primarily engage in digital photo editing or productivity tasks, the Asus PA329CV offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which is great for such activities. However, if you are willing to invest more for an exceptional gaming experience and print photo editing, the Cooler Master GZ2711's OLED panel provides superior contrast and is better suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support make it ideal for competitive gaming as well. Keep in mind that the Asus may better support detailed text work due to its higher pixels per inch, while the Cooler Master will excel in image clarity and color performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
9.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7/10
5.8/10
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 Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$684
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) costs $684.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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