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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality HDR and consistent color for tasks like print photo editing or HDR video editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K could serve you well despite the higher price. For competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG321UG is less ideal due to its lower response time, which could lead to more ghosting. The ViewSonic also falls short in HDR gaming and media consumption due to less impressive peak brightness. However, if your focus is on casual gaming and productivity with a keen eye on budget, the ViewSonic might be sufficient, offering good image clarity and a decent refresh rate for smoother visuals. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Productivity
9.8
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$2,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.6
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 137 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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