ProArt Display PA27UCGE vs BenQ MA320UG
Two of the productivity and creator monitors in our best productivity and creator monitors, ranked by official specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 27-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 160 Hz official refresh, 600 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 31.5-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, IPS
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | ProArt Display PA27UCGE | BenQ MA320UG | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions and labelled computed. Higher official resolution is weighted most for productivity and creator work. | 8.29 MP | 8.29 MP | 30% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. | 600 nits | 450 nits | 25% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. | 27 inches | 31.5 inches | 25% |
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate. Many productivity monitors publish 60, 75 or 100 Hz; some ProArt and UltraFine models publish higher official rates and still belong in this category. | 160 Hz | 120 Hz | 20% |
| Official resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 8.29 MP | 8.29 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 160 Hz | 120 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 600 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | 450 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 27 inches | 31.5 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | IPS | IPS | info |
| Official sRGB coverage | 100% | Not listed | info |
| Official DCI-P3 coverage | 98% | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | 2000:1 | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | 1ms(GTG) | Not listed | info |
| Official HDR | HLG | Not listed | info |
| Official display colors | 1073.7M (10 bit) | 1.07 billion colors | info |
| Official VESA mount | 100x100mm | Not listed | info |
| Official height adjustment | 0~120mm | 150 mm | info |
| Official pivot | Yes (+90° ~ -90°) | 90˚ | info |
| Official swivel | Yes (+30° ~ -30°) | Not listed | info |
| Official tilt | Yes (+23° ~ -5°) | Not listed | info |
| Official speakers | Yes(2Wx2) | 3Wx2 | info |
| Official variable refresh | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | Not listed | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official certifications | Mac Compliance FSC MIX Calman Ready VESA DisplayHDR 600 TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Flicker-free EPEAT Gold Energy Star | Not listed | info |
| Official I/O ports | USB Hub: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C · Earphone Jack: Yes · USB-C Power Delivery: 96W · USB-C, DisplayPort: 31~373 KHz (H) / 48~160 Hz (V) | Power Delivery(USB C / Thunderbolt ): 35W / 96W · HDMI (v2.1): 2 · Thunderbolt 4 ( PowerDelivery 96W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data ): 1 · Thunderbolt 4 out ( PowerDelivery 15W ): 1 · USB C(PowerDelivery 35W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data): 1 · USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 … | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2160. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2160. | info |
| Official color gamut | Not listed | 99% sRGB, 98% P3 | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | Not listed | 5 ms | info |
| Official HDMI 2.1 ports | Not listed | 2 | info |
| PanelPick score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
ProArt Display PA27UCGE
Better published figure on: Official typical brightness, Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 160 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
- Official typical brightness is 600 nits
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BenQ MA320UG
Better published figure on: Official panel size.
What we like
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
- Official typical brightness is 450 nits
Watch out for
Verdict
On published specs, the ProArt Display PA27UCGE scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the ProArt Display PA27UCGE if this sounds like you: 27-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 160 Hz official refresh, 600 nits official typical brightness, IPS.
- Choose the BenQ MA320UG if this sounds like you: 31.5-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, IPS.
- ProArt Display PA27UCGE: ASUS official specifications: ProArt Display PA27UCGE
- BenQ MA320UG: BenQ official specifications: BenQ MA320UG
- BenQ MA320UG: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ MA320UG