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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-of-the-line image quality for HDR gaming, high contrast for vibrant colors, and photo editing, the Asus PA32DC is an excellent choice despite its higher price. However, it falls short for competitive gaming due to its poor refresh rate and response time. On the other hand, the LG 32UN650 is more budget-friendly. It offers a good balance for casual gaming and general productivity with a decent refresh rate and support for variable refresh rate (VRR), although its performance for HDR content and serious color work is limited. If cost is a concern and you're not heavily into high-end photo editing or HDR gaming, the LG might be a more practical option. 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
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
3.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (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 LG 32UN650 (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 LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 2 | |
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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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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