A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing and productivity tasks, the Asus PA329CV with its 4K resolution and color accuracy is a better fit. However, if you're more into casual or competitive gaming, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X, with its high refresh rate and faster response time, will provide smoother gameplay. The Asus is also suitable if you require a larger, adjustable stand and more USB ports. For those seeking a balance between work and play, consider your primary use: high-resolution creative work leans towards Asus, while gaming leans towards Gigabyte. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
4.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Cost
$529
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 600 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 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Asus PA329CV (IPS) vs. Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
VS
Compare Asus PA329CV (IPS) vs. KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
VS
Compare Asus PA329CV (IPS) vs. Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
VS
Compare Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) vs. KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
VS
Compare Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) vs. Dell AW2524H (IPS)
VS
Compare Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) vs. LG 34GN850B (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
94,100
Recommendations made
14,115
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
