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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Asus XB273U F with its higher refresh rate and quicker response time is better suited for fast-paced action, while also being excellent for casual gaming. It's a quality choice for digital photo editing too, thanks to its superior color gamut coverage. For those focused on productivity tasks and media consumption on a larger screen with higher resolution, the more affordable LG 32UN650 may suffice, providing a sharper image with a bigger screen. However, it falls short in gaming performance and color accuracy for professional photo editing compared to the Asus monitor. Consider how much these factors matter to you against the higher cost of the Asus. 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
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
3.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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