ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" vs ASUS ProArt PA32QCV
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27"163 PPI #20
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV219 PPI #3
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27"400 nits #51
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27"99% #2
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27"60 Hz
ASUS ProArt PA32QCV60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The ASUS ProArt PA32QCV has 26% higher pixel density (219 vs 163 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 40cm.
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ProArt PA32QCV — Similar SDR brightness (350 vs 400 nits), but the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV leads in HDR peak (600 vs 400 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" | ASUS ProArt PA32QCV |
|---|---|---|
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 6016×3384 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 219 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" 2023 | ASUS ProArt PA32QCV 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 6016×3384 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 219 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 40cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 96 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" or ASUS ProArt PA32QCV?
The ASUS ProArt PA32QCV has 219 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ProArt PA32QCV requires 40cm vs 54cm for the ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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