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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize higher screen resolution, smaller size but more detailed image clarity, and superior text quality, the LG UltraFine 5K would be the better choice, especially for productivity tasks and digital photo editing. However, if cost is a considerable factor and you want a larger screen at a more affordable price, the Asus PA329CV is attractive. The Asus also boasts a good color gamut for photo editing but is best suited for productivity rather than competitive gaming or high-end media consumption. Both monitors are not optimized for HDR gaming. If budget permits and razor-sharp visuals are essential, you may lean towards the LG, but for a balance between price and large-screen performance, the Asus could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS).
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good.
Cost
$529
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
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 | 14 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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