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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and a variable refresh rate for smoother gameplay, despite a higher cost, the Asus PA32UCG-K may be the better choice. However, if you are looking for a lower-priced monitor that still offers excellent image clarity and is suitable for high dynamic range (HDR) video editing, the Innocn 27M2U could be a more cost-effective option. Keep in mind that the Asus offers a wider variable refresh rate range, which can be important for gaming, while the Innocn may not perform as well in that regard. Both are great for media consumption and offer similar peak brightness and color accuracy for digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.4
5.1
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$2,999
$425
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
8.3
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
9.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.8
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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