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Updated April 11, 2024·
If color accuracy is crucial for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA329CV is a better choice, as it has a wider color gamut coverage suited for this purpose. However, if you're on a budget and looking for a monitor with better contrast and suitable for casual gaming with variable refresh rate capability, the LG 32UN650 may serve you well, despite not being as suitable for professional color work. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates. For media consumption, the LG's higher contrast could offer a more engaging viewing experience, even though its peak brightness isn't optimal for HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32UN650 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.5
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$529
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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