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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image clarity, HDR video editing, and HDR gaming, the Asus PA32UCG-K, with its excellent brightness and wider color gamut, is the better option, albeit at a premium price. However, if you're focused on productivity and digital photo editing without the need for HDR capabilities, and are looking for a more cost-effective choice, the LG DualUp's unique screen resolution and size can offer a solid performance despite its limitations in refresh rate and gaming suitability. Choose the Asus for the best visual experience at a higher cost, or the LG for a more unusual, budget-friendlier productivity setup. 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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$650
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.9
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 2880 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 10 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 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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."
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