Comparison between:
- 27" Asus PA279CV
- 31.5" Gigabyte M32U
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Asus PA279CV | Gigabyte M32U | |
| Series | ProArt | - |
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| Model alias | ProArt PA279CV | - |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 31.5 in |
| Diagonal | 684.667 mm 68.4667 cm 26.9554 in 2.2463 ft | 801 mm 80.1 cm 31.5354 in 2.628 ft |
| Width | 596.736 mm 59.6736 cm 23.4935 in 1.9578 ft | 697.306 mm 69.7306 cm 27.453 in 2.2877 ft |
| Height | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft | 392.234 mm 39.2234 cm 15.4423 in 1.2869 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | LG Display | Innolux |
| Panel model | LM270WR4-SSA1 | M315DCA-K7B |
| Panel type | A-Si IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.155 mm 0.0155 cm 0.0061 in 0.0005 ft | 0.181 mm 0.0181 cm 0.0071 in 0.0006 ft |
| Pixel density | 163 ppi 64 ppcm | 140 ppi 55 ppcm |
| Display area | 88.17 % | 90.16 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 100 % | 123 % |
| DCI P3 | - | 90 % |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | - | 450 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 100000000 : 1 | - |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 2 ms 0.0020 s |
| Average response time | - | 7 ms 0.0070 s |
| Input lag | - | 4 ms 0.0040 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte |
| - | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | - | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | 29 kHz - 160 kHz | - |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 40 Hz - 60 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| - | HDMI 2.1 for PS5 and Xbox Series X - 4K @ 120 Hz (4:2:0) |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | - | 3.42 A |
| Power consumption (off) | - | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 42 W | - |
| Power consumption (maximum) | - | 115 W |
| Power consumption (annual) | 62 kWh | - |
| Energy efficiency class | B | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 614 mm 61.4 cm 24.1732 in 2.0144 ft | 715.8 mm 71.58 cm 28.1811 in 2.3484 ft |
| Height | 370 mm 37 cm 14.5669 in 1.2139 ft | 423.8 mm 42.38 cm 16.685 in 1.3904 ft |
| Depth | 60 mm 6 cm 2.3622 in 0.1969 ft | 68.2 mm 6.82 cm 2.685 in 0.2238 ft |
| Weight | 5.7 kg 12.57 lbs | 7.25 kg 15.98 lbs |
| Width with stand | 614 mm 61.4 cm 24.1732 in 2.0144 ft | 715.8 mm 71.58 cm 28.1811 in 2.3484 ft |
| Height with stand | 373.5 mm 37.35 cm 14.7047 in 1.2254 ft | 455.3 mm 45.53 cm 17.9252 in 1.4938 ft |
| Depth with stand | 227.82 mm 22.782 cm 8.9693 in 0.7474 ft | 244.3 mm 24.43 cm 9.6181 in 0.8015 ft |
| Weight with stand | 8.6 kg 18.96 lbs | 10.35 kg 22.82 lbs |
| Box width | 680 mm 68 cm 26.7717 in 2.231 ft | - |
| Box height | 516 mm 51.6 cm 20.315 in 1.6929 ft | - |
| Box depth | 161 mm 16.1 cm 6.3386 in 0.5282 ft | - |
| Box weight | 11.2 kg 24.69 lbs | 13.75 kg 30.31 lbs |
| Stand depth | - | 244.3 mm 24.43 cm 9.6181 in 0.8015 ft |
| Colors | Gray | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 150 mm 15 cm 5.9055 in 0.4921 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | No |
| Left pivot | 90 ° | - |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | - |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Right swivel | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 35 ° | 20 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 3 W |
| - | ClearSound |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 4 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream) 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 5V/1.5A) 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream) 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC; HBR3) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | 6-axis color adjustment Adaptive-Sync Technology Asus ProArt Preset (12 modes) Asus ProArt Palette CalMAN Verified Color Accuracy - △E<2 Color Temperature Selection (5 modes) Flicker-free technology Gamma adjustment Low Blue Light Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture QUickFit SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Trace Free Technology | 6-axis color control Adaptive-Sync technology Display Stream Compression (DSC) Flicker-free technology GameAssist (Aim Stabilizer / Crosshair / Dashboard / Black Equalizer / Timer / Counter / Auto-Update) KVM Switch Low Blue Light OSD Sidekick Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture Smart OD |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | BSMI CB CCC CEC CEDoc. CEL CU e-Standby EPEAT Bronze EuP FCC HF ISO-9241 KC KCC MEPS PCRecycle PSE RCM RoHS TCO Certified Displays TÜV-GS TÜV-Ergo TÜV Flicker Free TÜV Low Blue Light UL/cUL VCCI WEEE WHQL | Eyesafe certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | - |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) USB Type-C cable (optional) USB Type-C to Type-A cable (optional) Color pre-calibration report | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable USB cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Asus PA279CV | Gigabyte M32U |