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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize professional work such as digital photo and HDR video editing, the Asus monitor, with better static contrast and color accuracy, is ideal for tasks that require precise color reproduction. However, if casual or competitive gaming, along with general productivity, are more your focus and you're looking to save money, the LG offers a higher refresh rate with good overall performance at a lower price, although it doesn't excel in color-critical tasks or HDR content as much as the Asus. 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 LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
6.0
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.2
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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,999
$389
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (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 LG 27GP850 (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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $389 | ||
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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