If you're focused on top-tier visual quality and engaging in digital photo editing or HDR video production, the Asus PA32DC, with its OLED display, may justify its higher cost. It excels in contrast and color accuracy, making it ideal for professional color work, but it's not the best for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Innocn 32M2V offers very good image quality and color accuracy at a lower price point, and it performs better in a variety of gaming scenarios with a higher refresh rate and VRR support, but it isn't quite on par with the Asus in terms of professional color grading tasks. If budget is a concern and you want a balance between work and play, the Innocn might be the more cost-effective choice. 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 Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Good text clarity
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
6.8/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
4.6/10
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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