Asus ProArt PA32UCXR 32" vs Asus TUF Gaming VG279Q3A 27"

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCXR 32" 4K HDR Monitor

• Size: 32" 16:9
• Panel: Mini-LED IPS
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
• Color Accuracy: Delta E <1, Calman ready
• Color Gamut: 97% DCI-P3
• HDR Support: VESA DisplayHDR 1400, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
• Connectivity: HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4
• Features: Adaptive Sync, motorized flip colorimeter, self-calibration system

Designed for professional projects with exceptional color accuracy and HDR capabilities.

ASUS PA32UCR-K Review

Highlights:

• HDR support: 1000 nits peak brightness, 576 local dimming zones, 99.5% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 4K resolution.
• Accuracy: DeltaE <1%, hardware calibration, included colorimeter.
• Performance: Actual brightness ~1600 nits, 2.6-4 stops HDR headroom.
• Calibration: Easy software, good out-of-the-box, improved with calibration.
• Modes: Multiple SDR/HDR modes, customizable settings.
• Caveat: Dark halos around bright content; mitigated by adjustments.
• Daily use: Excellent stand, USB-C connection, multiple ports, unimpressive speakers.

Value:

• Great HDR experience, ideal for budget-conscious photographers, $1299. Consider alternatives for better uniformity or no dark halos.

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCXR

• 32-inch, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
• Mini LED Backlight: 2304 zones, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• Brightness: 1600 nits peak, 1000 nits sustained
• Color Accuracy: 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, ΔE < 1
• Built-in Motorized Colorimeter: Self/Auto calibration, Calman, ColourSpace CMS
• HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10
• Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (90W PD), HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Hub
• Environmental: Recyclable packaging, energy-efficient
• Certifications: VESA DisplayHDR 1400, True 10-bit color depth, Quantum Dot technology
• Ergonomic Stand

TUF Gaming VG279Q3A｜Monitors｜ASUS USA

• 27-inch Full HD (1920x1080)
• 180Hz refresh rate for professional gaming and immersive gameplay
• Fast IPS panel with 1ms (GTG) response time
• ELMB Sync: Combines ELMB and VRR to eliminate ghosting and tearing
• FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible (under processing) for seamless, tear-free gaming
• Variable Overdrive
• 99% sRGB color accuracy
• Shadow Boost: Enhances dark image details without over-exposing bright areas