If you're a competitive gamer looking for smooth gameplay, the Acer X27U with its high refresh rate and fast response time is a better choice. It also delivers deeper blacks thanks to its OLED panel, making it suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, its smaller screen and lower resolution may not be ideal for productivity tasks. On the other hand, the Asus PA329C is a 32" monitor which offers a higher resolution suitable for detailed digital photo editing and professional work, along with a wider color gamut for print photo editing. But its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.8/10
3.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 76 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Asus PA329C (IPS) costs $1,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Asus PA329C (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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