ASUS ProArt 6K Review: $1,399 Gets You a 32-Inch 6K Display

[MacRumors]

ASUS recently came out with a new 32-inch 6K ProArt Display that's priced at $1,399, so we thought we'd check it out to see how it compares with the Studio Display and the Pro Display XDR from Apple.

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At 32 inches, the ProArt 6K is larger than the 27-inch Studio Display, but it is on par in size with the Pro Display XDR. ASUS doesn't have the same design aesthetic as Apple, so the ProArt 6K's design isn't impressive. There's a square-shaped base, an arm that attaches to the display, and thin bezels at the top and the sides. There's a thicker bottom bezel that houses some quick access control buttons.

ASUS' display has the same 218 pixels per inch as the Pro Display XDR, and text looks crisp. Colors are accurate out of the box and can be further tweaked in the Settings menu with different profiles. HDR10 support is included, but peak brightness maxes out at 600 nits, which limits HDR performance. It also does not have individual local dimming zones, which means it is lacking several of the pro features that set Apple's XDR display apart.

The ProArt 6K has a matte display coating that's meant to cut down on reflections, but it does impact some of the color vibrancy and contrast.

There are a variety of ports, like dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with 96W power delivery, an HDMI 2.1 port, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, a headphone jack, and multiple USB-C and USB-A ports. Apple's displays are more limited in terms of port options.

At $1,399, the ProArt 6K is more affordable than the Studio Display and it's a fraction of the cost of the Pro Display XDR. It doesn't offer the same performance as the Pro Display XDR and it lags behind in design, but it is otherwise a good display that's worth considering if you're looking for something larger than the Studio Display.

Make sure to watch our full review up above for more information.

Article Link: ASUS ProArt 6K Review: $1,399 Gets You a 32-Inch 6K Display

 

[dannys1]

Damn, if only it was glossy.

 

[Gloor]

fantastic price, lets hope the LG 6K is priced similarly and we might have a winner

 

[turbineseaplane]

This "review" doesn't even get the price right.

(article above got edited after I posted this)

It's $1399, not $1299

Also, how about just putting "more information" right here in the article as text instead of locking it inside a video not everyone wants to watch.

 

[alphaswift]

Refresh rate?

 

[aeralto]

I had two 27” 4K Asus monitors and they were phenomenal. I also have one of their gaming companies. Great company, great build quality.

Apple needs to step it up in terms of refresh rates. 5K is great and all but it’s not that meaningful when it’s stuck at 60Hz and premium Apple devices (MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, etc.) have transitioned to 120Hz displays.

 

[aeralto]

Refresh rate?

60 FPS (they really bury it on their marketing website and it’s unfortunate this MacRumors article and video review didn’t mention it at all)

 

[Pezimak]

Refresh rate?

60HZ. It is 6K and it seems so far that is the max frequency for these 6K 32” screens. They are not aimed at gamers etc though.

 

[pdoherty]

Damn, if only it was glossy.

I prefer matte. Why do you like/want reflections?

 

[ThomasJL]

At $1,399, the ProArt 6K is more affordable than the Studio Display and it's a fraction of the cost of the Pro Display XDR.

That means the matte-only ProArt 6K ($1,399) is $100 cheaper than standard glossy Studio Display ($1,499), and $400 cheaper than the optional matte Studio Display ($1,799). So for $100 or $400 less than what Tim Crook charges for a 27-inch 5K display, customers can instead get a 32-inch 6K display from Asus.

 

[Surrylic]

I prefer matte. Why do you like/want reflections?

No one *wants* reflections but a glossy monitors looks way better in most all measurements… except reflections. Everything else about it is better.

 

[Surrylic]

Would I be able to control the volume coming from the monitor using my keyboard? That’s the thing I hate about my Samsung Viewfinity S9’s. I’m seriously considering upgrading if I can get a decent resale on my Samsungs.

 

[Jeeve Stubbs]

The Pro XDR, at this point, just isn't worth 5 999 US$. Maybe in 2019 when it came out, but definitely not now. If we assume that 1 299 US$ is a reasonable price for the Pro Art, then the XDR would be worth 1 999 US$ at best.
The XDR is a rather old monitor overdue for an update, but Apple doesn't lower its price, so it doesn't sell well, which means it's not a priority for Apple, which in turn means Apple won't invest in R&D for a Pro XDR 2, etc. In other words, Apple is going nowhere with the XDR. Meanwhile, the company isn't ashamed to do very incremental updates to its other product lines (compare, for example, iPad Air M2 and M3).

 

[Plutonius]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

 

[mknelson]

I prefer matte. Why do you like/want reflections?

Traditional anti-glare displays give you a huge number of tiny reflections rather than hot spots like on a glossy display.

As a result blacks tend to be washed out, bright areas are often less bright. Colours can pick up from all the tiny reflections.

And what Surrylic said…

Nano texture displays offer a better compromise - the texture is at such a fine scale you don't notice.

 

[omenatarhuri]

The design on that Pro Display XDR.... wow. Amazing. If I only had that kind of extra cash to throw around.

 

[Surrylic]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

Sitting back further is going to be better for your eyes, so it just seems like a good thing to me. Plus depending on your needs you may just need that extra screen real estate. At my last job I had two 32” monitors and it awesome. At my current job I have two 27” monitors and the difference is huge.

 

[Student of Life]

I had two 27” 4K Asus monitors and they were phenomenal. I also have one of their gaming companies. Great company, great build quality.

Apple needs to step it up in terms of refresh rates. 5K is great and all but it’s not that meaningful when it’s stuck at 60Hz and premium Apple devices (MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, etc.) have transitioned to 120Hz displays.

I think one needs a Thunderbolt 5 cable just to have the data transfer needed for 5k at 120 mhz, ignoring any cpu or gpu requirements. This is just a Thunder bolt 4 connection.

 

[drrich2]

The design on that Pro Display XDR.... wow. Amazing. If I only had that kind of extra cash to throw around.

Have you noted the Kuycon 32” 6K? Similar aesthetic and much cheaper.

 

[Blackstick]

Have you noted the Kuycon 32” 6K? Similar aesthetic and much cheaper.

Lot of cash to spend on an unknown brand.

 

[ErneX]

C’mon Asus, let me order this thing.

 

[Hajj.david]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

I have a 40" 5k2k ultrawide 32" is way too small. I also run at native resolution so I got space for all of my apps and tools.

 

[Hajj.david]

Have you noted the Kuycon 32” 6K? Similar aesthetic and much cheaper.

I would never buy a monitor from an unknown company especially for decent money.

 

[sartorius]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

Works really well when you need to do stuff side by side (UX or programmer). No worse than having two monitors.

 

[ErneX]

Do most people need a 32" monitor ?

Unless people are sitting far away from the monitor, they have to move their head constantly to see everything.

I want it for work. More screen space and at a higher pixel density than what I currently have.