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Updated April 23, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor, the Asus PA329CV could be a good choice, especially if you are into digital photo editing and value good text clarity and image resolution for productivity tasks. Its larger screen size also makes it suitable for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. However, for a more immersive gaming experience or if you often work with print photo editing where contrast is key, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K with its higher contrast ratio, better brightness, and ultrawide aspect ratio would be superior, albeit at a higher price point. It also offers a higher refresh rate and better color depth, which are important for gaming and media consumption, though it's less suited for pixel-dense tasks like reading or detailed photo work. Keep in mind, the ViewSonic's curved screen might not be everyone's preference for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.5
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1400 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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