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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional image quality and color accuracy for tasks like professional photo and video editing are crucial, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its superior color gamut, high brightness, and contrast is recommended, despite its higher cost. However, if fast-paced gaming is a priority and budget is a concern, the Asus PG279QM offers very good competitive gaming performance due to its higher refresh rate and good response time, at a significantly lower price. It isn't as well-suited for HDR content as the PA32UCG-K. For mixed-use without specialized editing or competitive gaming needs, the PG279QM may offer a better balance of price and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
8.0
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$749
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $749.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1147:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 3 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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