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Updated April 12, 2024·
For competitive gaming, the Asus with its very low response time and wide variable refresh rate range outperforms the LG, ensuring smoother visuals and less ghosting which is crucial for fast-paced games. The Asus also offers better text clarity which is advantageous for productivity tasks involving reading or writing. However, if you prioritize higher resolution for sharper image quality, the LG with its larger screen and higher resolution excels, making it better for media consumption and casual gaming, although it may not be as responsive as the Asus for competitive scenarios. Neither is best suited for professional color work or HDR gaming and media due to their limited color volume and peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.3
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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