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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work and media consumption, consider the Asus PA32UCG-K with better color accuracy and peak brightness suitable for HDR gaming and video editing, especially if print photo editing is important for you. The larger screen and comprehensive color coverage will serve productivity tasks well. However, if competitive gaming is your focus and budget is a concern, the Asus PG27AQN provides an excellent refresh rate and lower response time to minimize ghosting; it's less suitable for professional creative work but great for gaming that demands speed and fluidity. The PA32UCG-K will cost significantly more, but offers a superior display for creative and HDR content, while the PG27AQN focuses on performance in fast-paced games at a lower price point. 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
92.0 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
9.5
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.6 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$949
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) costs $949.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Asus PG27AQN (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $949 | ||
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 | 974:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 414 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 644 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 5.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
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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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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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