If cost is a significant concern and you focus on productivity and photo editing, the Asus PA329CV might be the better pick, but its gaming and media experiences are not ideal. On the other hand, the Gigabyte FO32U2 excels in gaming and media consumption with superior color and contrast, making it well-suited for HDR content. It's a better choice for a high-end gaming and media experience, but it comes at a premium price. If spending more for top-notch image quality is acceptable, the Gigabyte monitor stands out, whereas the Asus provides a more budget-friendly option for professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
Good text clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (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 brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
6.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (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 Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.7/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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