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Asus ProArt PA27UCX vs LG UltraFine 40U990A

What ProArt PA27UCX does better (3) and where UltraFine 40U990A wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA27UCX
Asus · 2020ProArt PA27UCX
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $1,350
vs
LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.7Score
8 advantages≈ $1,500
Higher score
6.3Screen9.2
6.3Connectivity8.7
3.4Design & ergonomics2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProArt PA27UCXUltraFine 40U990A
625.2 × 544.5228.8948 × 614260
ProArt PA27UCXUltraFine 40U990ADifference
Height544.5 mm614 mm−69.5 mm
Width625.2 mm948 mm−322.8 mm
Depth228.8 mm260 mm−31.2 mm
Weight11.5 kg14.1 kg−2.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is ProArt PA27UCX better than UltraFine 40U990A?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 140 ppi+16%
  2. Response time4 ms vs 5 ms+25%
  3. Weight11.5 kg vs 14.1 kg+23%

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than ProArt PA27UCX?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 450 nits+50%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
  4. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 600
  5. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W vs 96 W+7%
  6. DCI-P3 coverage97% vs 99%+2%
  7. Screen size27″ vs 39.7″+47%
  8. Height adjustment120 mm vs 130 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Asus ProArt PA27UCXAsus ProArt PA27UCX≈ $1,3506.6
Display
Screen size27″39.7″
Resolution3840 × 21605120 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD5K
Pixel density163 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits450 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)1,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:12,000:1
Response time4 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
Adobe RGB coverage99.5%—
DCI-P3 coverage97%99%
Rec. 2020 coverage83%—
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1—
Colour depth10 bit—
Hardware calibrationYes—
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W96 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment120 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight11.5 kg14.1 kg
Width625 mm948 mm
Height544 mm614 mm
Depth229 mm260 mm
Product lineASUS ProArt—
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