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Updated April 22, 2024·
If exceptional color accuracy for professional photo editing or content creation is crucial, the Asus PA32UCG-K will serve you well with its high brightness and strong HDR performance. It's suitable for both HDR gaming and media consumption, though at a premium price. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG272 offers an excellent contrast ratio with its OLED panel and is great for competitive gaming due to its high refresh rate, but its lower brightness might not be ideal for well-lit rooms. The ViewSonic is also less suitable for tasks requiring consistent color accuracy, like print photo editing. Consider the Asus if your work demands top-tier visual quality and HDR, and the ViewSonic if you prioritize gaming and can compromise on brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
9.6
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.8
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both very good for media consumption, though the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$2,999
$900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 450 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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