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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-of-the-line image quality for tasks like HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional photo and video editing, you may find the Asus PA32UCG-K to be worth the premium price. Its Mini LED technology offers excellent brightness and color performance, which is beneficial for both creative professionals and HDR content enjoyment. However, if your focus is more on general productivity, casual use, and you're looking to save money, the LG 32UN650 would be a more economical choice. The LG also offers a high static contrast ratio for deep blacks, albeit with lower brightness and less advanced color capabilities compared to the Asus. The Asus also supports variable refresh rates and has a higher refresh rate, which provides a smoother gaming experience, making it the better option for serious gamers. However, remember that these gaming advantages come with a higher cost. 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
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
3.8
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.8
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$2,999
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (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 LG 32UN650 (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 LG 32UN650 (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 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
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 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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