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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is high-end color accuracy and deep blacks for activities like print photo editing and HDR video work, the Asus PA32DC’s OLED panel excels, despite its higher cost. However, if you need an ultra-high resolution for detailed work, like text and image clarity, and can forego the peak performance in color depth and contrast, the LG UltraFine 5K delivers with a sharper image and better text quality at a lower price. Both are not ideal for competitive gaming due to their poor refresh rates, but casual gaming is more enjoyable on the Asus. The LG is more suitable for general productivity and media consumption. 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 LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.8
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$1,179
$500
$1,000
$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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.0
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 14 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
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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