ASUS ProArt PA27JCV vs Kuycon Q34W
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV218 PPI #5
Kuycon Q34W110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV500 nits #42
Kuycon Q34W500 nits #42
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV99% #2
Kuycon Q34W96% #45
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV60 Hz
Kuycon Q34W165 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage ASUS ProArt PA27JCV — At 65cm, the ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is retina (218 PPI) while the Kuycon Q34W is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon Q34W — The Kuycon Q34W is 25% brighter in SDR (500 vs 400 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 500 vs 500 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA27JCV | Kuycon Q34W |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 5120×2880 | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 218 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 40cm | 80cm |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 100 W |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 2024 | Kuycon Q34W 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" (Better) |
| Resolution | 5120×2880 (Better) | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 218 (Better) | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 40cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 500 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ProArt PA27JCV or Kuycon Q34W?
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV has 218 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the Kuycon Q34W.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV requires 40cm vs 80cm for the Kuycon Q34W 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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