32" 6K ProArt Display From ASUS Launching in Late August

[MacRumors]

ASUS is planning to release its 32-inch 6K ProArt Display PA32QCV in August, with the device set to compete with Apple's Pro Display XDR and Studio Display. The upcoming ProArt Display was first announced at CES in January, but it's finally ready to launch.

The display has a 6016 x 3384 resolution, and ASUS says it offers Delta E>2 color accuracy, 98 percent DCI-P3 gamut, and 218 pixels per inch. Displays are calibrated at the factory for color accuracy, and there is a Mac-specific P3 color preset option for consistent colors on Macs. Macs can use the ASUS DisplayWidget Center for quick adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color temperature, and when a Mac is connected to the display, the display's brightness can be controlled with the built-in Mac brightness button.

Apple's Pro Display XDR features the same resolution and pixel density as the ASUS 6K ProArt Display, and ASUS promises text that's "sharp and easy to read," along with "enhanced visual clarity" for creative professionals. The ProArt Display supports HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 600 for bright whites and dark blacks, providing "exceptional contrast."

Multiple sensors ensure the display remains bright and at the right color temperature, with an ambient light sensor adjusting color gamut based on ambient lighting. ASUS added an anti-glare "LuxPixel" technology that minimizes reflections without compromising display quality.

Auto KVM is included for switching between and controlling two connected Macs or PCs with a single keyboard and mouse, and the display includes Thunderbolt 4 support and 96W power delivery for charging connected laptops like the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. There are multiple ports available in addition to dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, two USB-A ports, a passthrough port for headphones, a USB-C port for KVM Switch, and an additional downstream USB-C port.

Compared to the Pro Display XDR, the 6K ProArt Display has lower standard, peak, and sustained brightness, lower contrast, no local dimming, slightly less color accuracy, and no reference modes, but it is much more affordable and offers some of the same tilt and swivel adjustment options. There are also speakers, but no built-in webcam.

ASUS says that the ProArt Display PA32QCV will launch in late August, and it will be priced at $1,299.

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[ignatius345]

Holy crap! This looks like an amazing deal. This is probably too big for my own use, personally, but glad to see some stepped up competition in the high-res display space.

 

[TechRunner]

I really like my ProArt monitor. It delivers a lot for the price. This is a solid alternative to the pricey XDR.

 

[tmaxxtigger]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

 

[robinp]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

When I can write code so fast that a 60hz frame rate becomes a concern, I’ll be very happy.

 

[ZeroInspo]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

Really thought one of you would take a little bit longer to pop up. Guess I was wrong.

 

[theluggage]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

Yup, just think of all of those Mac games and 3D apps that could actually sustain 6k at 120Hz...

Compared to the Pro Display XDR, the 6K ProArt Display has lower standard, peak, and sustained brightness, lower contrast, no local dimming, slightly less color accuracy, and no reference modes

Local dimming is probably the big reason why this isn't really a competitor to the Pro XDR.
However, at a lower price than the 5k, no-local-dimming Studio Display, that might not bother too many people.

 

[uncle.zed]

Just add ethernet and this will be best.

 

[TechRunner]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

I would rather watch video on my 34" widescreen 60Hz monitor than on my 14" 120Hz ProMotion MBP. To each their own.

 

[GMShadow]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

Feel free to show everyone else all the 6k displays that run at 120/144/240.

 

[megastuff999]

I obsessed for a while over getting a 120Hz screen. Finally got one and can barely tell any difference over 60Hz. Would take a 6K 60Hz over a 240Hz 4K any day (coding/writing/final cut pro)

 

[Analog Kid]

Local dimming is probably the big reason why this isn't really a competitor to the Pro XDR.
However, at a lower price than the 5k, no-local-dimming Studio Display, that might not bother too many people.

If it had a camera built in, this would be an excellent competitor to the Dell 6k monitor.

In this age of buying everything online, the headline features drive decisions-- in this case it's the number of pixels. One thing that you will never be able to compare in an Amazon description is the quality of build. The Apple Studio Display is rock solid-- I don't get any swaying or movement. The Dell and Samsung competitors that I've seen struggle with stability-- the mounts are usually some combination of plastic and multiple pieces bolted together and just wind up bobbing and swaying...

 

[tcphoto1]

Do tell...I bought a Studio Display six months ago and would entertain replacing it with such a display.

 

[otozuz]

Amazing deal for that resolution.

 

[Analog Kid]

Just gonna leave this here:

Are you planning to come back to pick it up?

 

[Timpetus]

I obsessed for a while over getting a 120Hz screen. Finally got one and can barely tell any difference over 60Hz. Would take a 6K 60Hz over a 240Hz 4K any day (coding/writing/final cut pro)

Exactly. It still beats the 30 or 25 Hz CRTs I grew up with, and what really matters more to me is getting the retina pixel density. Refresh rate is nice, but it's the last thing I want improved after resolution, color accuracy, contrast, brightness, local dimming, etc. are already good enough.

 

[cicalinarrot]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

They're gonna lose all of the potential customers who wanted to play Fortnite at 6K with great color accuracy.

 

[Hogswarts]

Delta E > 2? So, maybe 5 or 10? Crappy color accuracy?

 

[maruyama]

I would take a 5K @120Hz over a 6K @60Hz, but I don't think anyone has released an example of the former (outside of "5K" ultrawide gaming monitors that are like 900 pixels tall). For the "lol what do you need 120 for on a Mac" crowd, ProMotion is really nice on the MBPs and it would be great to finally get it on an over-4K monitor.

That said, the price is the real breakthrough here.

 

[jz0309]

better late than never, and it is a very attractive price point

 

[ProbablyDylan]

ASUS says that the ProArt Display PA32QCV will launch in late August, and it will be priced at $1,299.

That's a great deal!

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

That's a bad deal!

 

[JohnC1959]

I obsessed for a while over getting a 120Hz screen. Finally got one and can barely tell any difference over 60Hz. Would take a 6K 60Hz over a 240Hz 4K any day (coding/writing/final cut pro)

Same here, but I'm sure it's way different for gamers.

 

[iBluetooth]

Finally some additional 6K displays arriving. Why does this take so many years?

 

[xraydoc]

Just gonna leave this here: Refresh Rate (Max) : 60Hz

It's a 6K display. Are you really expecting high refresh rates on a 6K display?

I might just consider taking one of my Studio Displays to the office to use there while replacing it at home with this. Hmmm....

 

[klasma]

Delta E > 2? So, maybe 5 or 10? Crappy color accuracy?

Constraining it to < 2 would limit the creative freedom.