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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are looking for a larger screen size, the Asus PA32DC with its excellent response time and larger display might be appealing, despite the higher cost. However, the LG 27EP950, being less expensive, also offers fantastic image quality and is more suitable for those who focus on media consumption and casual gaming where a smaller screen is sufficient. Both offer superior color accuracy and are excellent for photo editing, but if budget is a concern and competitive gaming is not a priority, the LG may provide similar benefits for less money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.4
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$3,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) 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 LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $3,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 1 | |
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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PC Mag
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."
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