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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is crisp text and image clarity for productivity and digital photo editing, the Asus PA329CV with its higher resolution would serve you well, although it's at a higher price point. However, if you prefer a monitor that's better suited for casual to competitive gaming, with quicker response times and variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing, the LG 32GP850 is the more cost-effective option, though it has a lower resolution which is not ideal for tasks requiring the highest image detail. Neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing, so if these are crucial for you, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$529
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $600 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 430 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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