If you prioritize digital photo editing and productivity tasks, the Asus PA329CV, being less expensive, offers good color accuracy and a large screen for your work. However, the LG 32GQ950 would be a better choice for competitive gaming and media consumption due to its higher refresh rate, better peak brightness for HDR, and support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing. However, the LG's advances in gaming and HDR capabilities come with a higher price tag. Consider the importance of gaming performance versus the cost savings and productivity focus when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
4.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$529
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7/10
8.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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