ProArt Display PA32UCG-K vs ProArt Display PA27UCGE
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: 32-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 1000 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 27-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 160 Hz official refresh, 600 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 PA32UCG-K | ProArt Display PA27UCGE | 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. | 1000 nits | 600 nits | 25% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. | 32 inches | 27 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. | 120 Hz | 160 Hz | 20% |
| Official resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 8.29 MP | 8.29 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 120 Hz | 160 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 1000 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | 600 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 32 inches | 27 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | IPS | IPS | info |
| Official sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% | info |
| Official DCI-P3 coverage | 98% | 98% | info |
| Official Adobe RGB coverage | 99.5% | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | 5ms(GTG) | 1ms(GTG) | info |
| Official HDR | Dolby Vision | HLG | info |
| Official display colors | 1073.7M (10 bit) | 1073.7M (10 bit) | info |
| Official VESA mount | 100x100mm | 100x100mm | info |
| Official height adjustment | 0~130mm | 0~120mm | info |
| Official pivot | Yes (+90° ~ -90°) | Yes (+90° ~ -90°) | info |
| Official swivel | Yes (+60° ~ -60°) | Yes (+30° ~ -30°) | info |
| Official tilt | Yes (+23° ~ -5°) | Yes (+23° ~ -5°) | info |
| Official speakers | Yes(3Wx2) | Yes(2Wx2) | info |
| Official variable refresh | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official certifications | Calman Ready AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VESA DisplayHDR 1400 TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Flicker-free | Mac Compliance FSC MIX Calman Ready VESA DisplayHDR 600 TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Flicker-free EPEAT Gold Energy Star | info |
| Official I/O ports | USB Hub: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A · Earphone Jack: Yes · USB-C Power Delivery: 60W · HDMI(v2.0): 180~264 KHz (H) / 48~60Hz(V) | 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) | info |
| Source note | Official refresh is the highest vertical frequency on the official Signal Frequency row (120 Hz). | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2160. | info |
| PanelPick score | 9.2/10 | 8.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
ProArt Display PA32UCG-K
Better published figure on: Official typical brightness, Official panel size.
What we like
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
- Official typical brightness is 1000 nits
Watch out for
ProArt Display PA27UCGE
Better published figure on: 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
Watch out for
Verdict
On published specs, the ProArt Display PA32UCG-K scores higher (9.2 vs 8.8). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the ProArt Display PA32UCG-K if this sounds like you: 32-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 1000 nits official typical brightness, IPS.
- 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.
- ProArt Display PA32UCG-K: ASUS official specifications: ProArt Display PA32UCG-K
- ProArt Display PA27UCGE: ASUS official specifications: ProArt Display PA27UCGE