LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz vs ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor
LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz vs ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz or ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor? Get the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz, narrowly.
The LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $99.01.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz | ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 2.5/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz takes refresh rate (240Hz, +180Hz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $99.01.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +180Hz240Hz60Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up refresh rate to the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz. That costs $99.01 more than the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- Resolution 4K
- HDMI Ports 2
- DisplayPort Ports 1
- Panel Type IPS
The Record
7 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz and ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz leads — 240Hz against 60Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 5 specs, including connection type, resolution and HDMI ports. Two monitors from LG and ASUS, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz or ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor?
Get the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz, narrowly. The LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $99.01.
What do the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz and ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), resolution (4K), HDMI ports (2) and displayport ports (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor worth the extra $99 over the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz?
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" 4K Pro Monitor costs $399.00 against $299.99, a difference of $99. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.