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Updated April 25, 2024·
The Asus PA32DC is a professional-grade monitor with a premium price, offering exceptional color accuracy and a large 32-inch 4k screen, making it ideal for digital photo and HDR video editing with its wide color gamut and infinite contrast ratio. It's also great for HDR gaming and media consumption due to its high SDR peak brightness and perfect black uniformity, although it may not be the best choice for competitive gaming due to its 75Hz refresh rate and lack of VRR support. On the other hand, the MSI MPG 271QRX is a upper midrange QD-OLED monitor that's typically less expensive, with a 27-inch QHD screen and an extremely high 360Hz refresh rate, which is excellent for competitive gaming. It also boasts a near-instantaneous response time, wide color gamut, and high peak brightness, making it versatile for both gaming and productivity tasks. However, its smaller screen size and lower resolution compared to the Asus may not be as appealing for media consumption or professional photo editing. In summary, if you prioritize professional-level color accuracy and a larger 4k screen for editing work and immersive media experiences, the Asus PA32DC is the way to go, despite its higher cost. If you're looking for a versatile monitor that excels in gaming, especially competitive gaming, and is also suitable for general use and productivity, the MSI MPG 271QRX offers better value for its performance and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
10.0
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is somewhat better.
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 MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 138 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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