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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch gaming and media viewing, especially in HDR, the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) with its exceptional color volume and contrast would suit you well, despite its higher price. However, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) offers better value with a lower price and excellent performance for competitive gaming due to its response times. The XB273U F is also more suitable for tasks involving color accuracy, such as photo editing for print. Keep in mind the XB273U F won't match the PG32UCDM for HDR content due to lower peak brightness and contrast. Choose based on whether your focus is on gaming and media consumption versus a balance of gaming, productivity, and content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.7
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,300
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) to be good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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