The Asus PA32DC is a top-tier choice for professionals prioritizing color accuracy and HDR performance, ideal for photo and video editing with its wide color gamut and infinite contrast ratio. It's also great for media consumption with its large 32-inch 4k screen. However, it's priced at a premium and isn't the best for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of VRR support. On the other hand, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max offers a more gaming-oriented experience with its 240Hz refresh rate and wide VRR range, making it excellent for competitive gaming. It also has a high peak brightness and infinite contrast ratio, ensuring vibrant images and deep blacks. While it's less expensive than the Asus, it has a smaller screen and lower resolution, which might impact media consumption and productivity. The Pixio's color gamut is slightly less wide, but it still supports a broad range suitable for most editing tasks. If you're looking for a monitor that excels in professional work and HDR media, the Asus is the way to go, but if gaming is your focus and you want high refresh rates at a lower price point, the Pixio is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has no clear advantages over the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
9.7/10
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,499
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
9.5/10
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 Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) 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."
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