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LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL vs Asus ProArt PA32UC

LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL

2017 · $1,299 today

7345
Asus ProArt PA32UC

2017 · $1,799 today

7751
Image qualityRefresh & responseColour accuracyConnectivityErgonomicsValue
LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KLAsus ProArt PA32UC

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL is better

  • Resolution: 5120 x 2880 (5K) vs 3840 x 2160 (4K)(1.8× more)

Why Asus ProArt PA32UC is better

  • Response Time: 5ms GtG vs 14ms GtG(2.8× less)
  • Peak Brightness: 1000 nits vs 500 nits(2.0× more)
  • Screen Size: 32" vs 27"(19% more)

Verdict

Asus ProArt PA32UC leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecLG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KLAsus ProArt PA32UC
Display
Screen Size27"32"
Resolution5120 x 2880 (5K)3840 x 2160 (4K)
Panel TypeIPSIPS, Quantum Dot, FALD
Peak Brightness500 nits1000 nits
Color Gamut99% P395% DCI-P3, 99.5% AdobeRGB
Performance
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz
Response Time14ms GtG5ms GtG
HDR SupportNoHDR-10
Connectivity
Ports1x Thunderbolt 3 (85W PD)Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, 2x HDMI
USB HubUSB-C x3USB 3.0 x4
SpeakersYes, stereo + webcam + micNo