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5K, 6K or 8K: new Asus ProArt monitors
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Well the specs do mention adaptive sync. However the pcworld review mentions that’s it’s a kind of weird limited range adaptive sync. Not sure how and when it is active in practice. Or maybe it’s windows only?
My previous (high end gaming) monitor had all the adaptative sync stuff and I'm pretty sure nothing like this showed in MacOS, it was always just a choice between a few different Sync rates
So I wouldn't be surprised it's Windows only, working with Nvidia/AMD GPU maybe?
It’s up in its full glory on the global site, but nowhere else — it could launch very quickly when it does, since at around US $8,400 it’s a different dynamic from the 5K and 6K
ProArt Display 8K PA32KCXï½Monitorsï½ASUS Global
The goal of the ASUS ProArt display series is to offer the most advanced technologies to power the imaginations of creators everywhere. With features such as mini-LED backlights, OLED displays, and ASUS Smart HDR technology, ProArt monitors are the solution for creating masterpieces.
www.asus.com
Be careful with those first gen monitors, my Thunderbolt port on my Asus PA32QCV just burnt. I posted about it here : https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...t.2461791/page-14?post=34119086#post-34119086
Holy ****. Thanks for the heads up.
As a related note, I have seen the other recent ASUS display, the 32" 4k W-OLED ProArt PA32UCDM, breaking people's MacBook ports, seemingly also due to power delivery mismanagement. It seems ASUS engineers have been doing things quite wrong lately.
So I googled a bit and all I could find was a handful of reports, not even four I think. Seems to be bit of an overstatement that these monitors are "breaking people's MacBook ports."
Four in the last few months is four more than I've heard for the Apple Studio Display since its launch in 2022.
The studio display is irrelevant to the issue. At this point there's one report this particular model's port blew up, that's it. If that tickles your spine already, well what's there to say.
As mentioned, multiple Asus monitors have exhibited the same issues. Case reports only to be sure but it's definitely not a good sign.
We are not talking about the other cheap monitors ******** the bed and gives up, these cases are damaging your other belongings, I myself think even just one instance is enough to warrant our attention. The whole point of getting Studio Display / XDR alternatives is, frankly, mostly about cost. But if the alternative ends up frying my out of warranty Mac or even burning down my house, that goes against the whole idea.
And I have been purchasing and using ASUS displays both personally and professionally, they are mostly great. Just last month I got an XG32UCWG 32" WOLED for my home gaming. My studio main display is a PA329CRV for mixed graphics and productivity. Then I bought the whole office many VG289Q when it was the cheapest 4k IPS. They didn't give power problems as serious as these.
And I have been purchasing and using ASUS displays both personally and professionally, they are mostly great. Just last month I got an XG32UCWG 32" WOLED for my home gaming. My studio main display is a PA329CRV for mixed graphics and productivity. Then I bought the whole office many VG289Q when it was the cheapest 4k IPS. They didn't give power problems as serious as these.
Expensive. That suggests a US$1999 retail price, although that's just a guess. If that expensive, then I will hold off and see what the reviews are for the Asus and LG. IMO Asus ProArts are fugly and have those worrisome reports of burnt out Thunderbolt ports. Then again if the Asus US$600 cheaper then it may be worth it, particularly if the LG doesn't do anything better than the Asus besides looking a bit nicer and having Thunderbolt 5 (which I can't use anyway).
VAT in the Netherlands is 21%. US pricing does not include any taxes.
$2345.73 / 1.21 = $1938.62
While I like the design, I'm not sure that and TB5 support is worth the extra 600 bucks. The amount of ports also seems the same.
Didn't someone once write something about a price of €1400 for the LG? Perhaps the €1999 is just the slightly inflated starting price that Mediamarkt is asking for the LG, and the price will then drop again in the short term?
given all the information so far, Kuycon G32P could be the best balance between panel and price so far. The only downside is tariff and alibaba, which warranty and firmware supports may never exist.
Considered it, but decided not to risk that. Plus that thing is way too glossy.
Need advice:
pro xdr for $3000 (glossy, no stand, no vesa) from local amazon offer or wait for early 2026 xdr 2 (according to rumour)?
wont be needing gaming refresh rates but wondering if a 2026 Pro Display might have some other crucial feature I might miss ?
pro xdr for $3000 (glossy, no stand, no vesa) from local amazon offer or wait for early 2026 xdr 2 (according to rumour)?
wont be needing gaming refresh rates but wondering if a 2026 Pro Display might have some other crucial feature I might miss ?
What is a local Amazon offer? I ask because about a month ago I briefly saw a deal from Amazon on a new XDR nano coating for around $4300 but it showed up as a coupon so it wasn’t triggering a price drop on CamelCamelCamel or a similar price watching site. Your comment makes me wonder if this was a targeted offer like maybe you are describing. Honestly $3000 sounds pretty good!
Our local Apple Store is selling it at just over 3k usd through the local Amazon site, an appliance store (akin to a bestbuy) is also selling it for the same—no vouchers involved. If I get it from the official “local” online Apple Store (there are no physical such stores here) it’s 5.8k usd
Asus ProArt PA32QCV 6K professional monitor review: Plenty of pixels, color, and brightness
Asus ups the pixel density ante with its 6K ProArt PA32QCV.