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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your top priority is exceptional color quality and you engage heavily in HDR gaming, media consumption, or print photo editing, the premium-priced Asus PA32DC with its OLED panel excels in these areas. However, if you're more into competitive gaming and need a monitor with a high refresh rate and low response time, the Asus PG27AQN offers those features at an upper midrange price. The PG27AQN won't match the PA32DC in color accuracy and contrast but is much better suited for fast-paced games where motion clarity is key. For general productivity and everyday use, both monitors will perform well but keep in mind the associated costs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
92.0 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
9.5
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$3,499
$949
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) costs $949.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Asus PG27AQN (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $949 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 974:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 414 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 644 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 5.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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